CRJ 308 Lecture Notes - Lecture 14: Victim Blaming, Digital Currency, Broken Windows Theory
12 Nov 2016
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Developed by marcus felson and lawrence cohen. Used to explain household arrests, higher levels of crime at night, and lower levels of victimization of the elderly. This theory posits that crime is actually normal, and under some circumstances crime will be committed, crime of opportunity. Looks at how someone intentionally takes or damages the personal property of another. Crimes boomed during era when women started working, no one was home to watch the house, so easier for burglars. 1990s there were lower crime rates, due to electronic money boom. Crime peaking at night- explained by: guardianship is lower, cover of darkness. Lower risk of elderly being victimized- generally they do not take part in high risk situations as youth may do. Macro level view- emphasizes victim behavior and decisions. Not really looked on too fondly, due to highlighting of victim blaming. Rational choice takes a more situational view, focuses on more offender events.
