Crime Flashcards
0
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name two political causes
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- protests
- disagree with government
1
Q
what are three social causes of crime
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- alcohol and drug use
- peer pressure
- boredom
- media
- racial tension
2
Q
name three economic causes
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- poverty
- unemployment
- cost of items- affordability
3
Q
what is hulme known for
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social and economic decline in 60s to 80s
redevelopment in the 90s
4
Q
after ww2 why was there a high demand for quality housing
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increase baby boomers
unhappy with their living space
5
Q
why did they move the slums
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high demand for quality housing
change in architectural style
lack of public space
6
Q
what replaced the slums in hulme
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crescent
curved rows of low rise flats
7
Q
what caused the decline in the crescent
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- poor quality buildings
- housing act-public housing for families
- economic hardship
- vacant homes
- became a dumping ground for poor and deprived people
- high drug
8
Q
what was the solution to the decline of hulme crescents
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- decision to demolish hulme crescents
- replace them with flats and houses
- area became popular
9
Q
impact of crime on societies
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- depopulation
- damage community spirit
- people living in fear
- poverty
- area may become a ghetto
- psychological stress
- high insurance
10
Q
crime reduction strategies
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- CCTV cameras
- barred windows
- Alarm systems
- High gates
- Increase open areas