Chapter 7

Question 1

Those people who have an interest in what happens in particular situations.

Answer 1

Stakeholders

Question 2

Occurs when a # of agencies and individuals make a commitment to work together and contribute resources to obtain a common, long term goal.

Answer 2

Collaberation

Question 3

Optimizing police contact

Answer 3

Method- foot patrol or bike cop
Not a method- in a car

Question 4

Community courts, policing, and prosecution is??

Answer 4

Proactive.

Question 5

Neighborhood focus?

Answer 5

Community courts and policing

Question 6

Community prosecution tend to deal with ?

Answer 6

Lowest level crimes/ street level

Question 7

Quality of life?

Answer 7

Low level

Question 8

3 components of criminal justice?

Answer 8

Cops
Courts
Corrections

Question 9

Idea of community corrections

Answer 9

Increasing since 1970s

Question 10

Characteristics of community prosecution:

Answer 10

-develop partnerships w/ government agencies and community groups
-problem-solving techniques to address crime and public safety
-involvement of the community

Question 11

4 dimensions of trust are:

Answer 11

1. Shared priorities
2. Compentency
3. Dependability
4. Respect

Question 12

Community policing criticism

Answer 12

1. Time
2. Money

Question 13

Occurs when agencies with common interests work independently with no collaboration.

Answer 13

Working in “silos”

Question 14

Why is building partnerships in lower-income neighborhoods?

Answer 14

1. Fewer resources
2. Less trust between citizens
3. Law enforcement