crime control etc Flashcards
right realist views
crimes are based on rational choice, risk is worth taking.
felson
crime occurs through motivated offender, suitable target,absense of police etc
what is target hardening
greater police presence, CCTV, anti-climb paint, burglar alarms
left realist views
reduce material and cultural deprivation
what do left realists argue
that right realists don’t see the social inequalities that cause crime
selective policing
police patrol more ethnic minority/working-class areas - leads to distorted official statistics (labeling)
displacement
crime still happens it just moved
spatial displacement
crimes occur in areas without surveillance
wilson and kelling
zero tolerance is the best deterrent
broken window theory
signs of delinquency and decay left unpaired and little control and deviant behavior is acceptable.
visable signs of crime should be resolved immediately to reduce further crime
right realist crime prevention strategies
increase public perception eg publishing statistics because people don’t trust the police.
policies to encourage parents to be stricter with children
increasing employment levels- strong working role models for children (they will have the same motivation)
Murray (new right)
be harsh and reduce benefits as people rely on them too much
right realism on punishment
prisons are effective- threat is a deterrent. tagging devices are less expensive (monitoring and surveillance)
Durkheim views on punishment and prevention
tough on crime:
maintain boundaries
promote social solidarity and value consensus
prevent state anomie
social solidarity
interdependence of individuals in society (bringing society together)
