Sociology 2253A/B Lecture Notes - Crime Prevention, Mantra, Neighborhood Watch
27 Nov 2013
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1974: robert martinson asserts that nothing works with crime control. This nothing works mantra became popular with those opposed to rehabilitation. Although proponents of this type of sentiment still exist, much of our social science research points to the effectiveness of prevention as being a key aspect of crime control in our society. Prevention might be more effective than he initially gave credit to. Crime prevention: any pre-emptive intervention intended to block or reduce the risk of a criminal act occurring or the onset of criminal behaviour within an individual. Crime prevention should be considered the fourth pillar of crime reduction, alongside the institutions of police, courts, and corrections. Focuses on preventing crime before it occurs. Distinguished from criminal justice system through its proactive approach (chapter 1: proactive policing) Central role played by citizens and community to make responsible the communities as well as the citizens to prevent crime before it occurs.
