SOC316H5 Lecture Notes - Environmental Design, Social Change, Crime Prevention
Document Summary
Course focuses on international content, not just canadian material (i. e. looking at the contrast. Increase in theories, practices, programs and organizations of crime prevention since 1980s. Who is responsible for crime prevention: all citizens system) The police or security organizations are a central component, but crime prevention is accomplished and encouraged among all citizens and groups in society (i. e. , families, schools, communities, the labour market, in addition to the criminal justice. Crime prevention:central tenet: public safety is not the exclusive domain of the criminal justice system. **people who are most likely to commit crime are between age 18-25 and that population has been decreasing over the last 30 years (baby boom generation) **has to do with safety and security although crime rates say we are safer now than before. Individuals demanding criminal justice system for more security and safety. Some biometric technology initiated in casinos which is bought by federal agencies after. Law enforcement: developmental crime prevention, community crime prevention.
