CRIMINAL PSYCHOLOGY: topic 5 Flashcards
what is Zero Tolerance Policing
A strategy used to prevent the development of anti-social norms. It involves relentlessly maintaining order and using aggressive law enforcement against eaten minor crimes such as littering and vandalism.
what is the Broken Windows Theory
the idea that visible signs of crime, antisocial behaviour and civil disorder create an environment that encourages further crime and disorder.
what is ‘Defensible Space’
refers to the shared areas within housing units such as high-rise flats and built up urban areas. It might be stairwells, courtyards or lifts.
what is CPTED
Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design.
Refers to the measures taken to reduce crime through manipulation of the physical environment. It influences an offenders’ perceptions of the risk, effort and rewards of offending
What is the Neighbouthood Watch (NHW)
A scheme which aims to to reduce crime by involving the community in activists that promote safety of assist with the detection of crime,i.e. patrolling the streets or vigilant.
How can the NHW prevent crime through the environment
it is a scheme which aims to reduce crime by involving the community in activities that promote safety or assist with detection of crime, i.e patrolling the streets or being vigilant.
To set one up discuss with neighbours and find out who’s interested, contact the Neighbourhood Watch Network to register the group and contact local police authority. Appoint a coordinator and receive regular police updates.
How can “pulling levers” policing prevent crime in the environment
this is when authorities attempt to use all legal means to deter criminal behaviour. It is a special form of deference aimed at crime prevention based on the concept that a criminal will weigh up the cost and benefit of committing a crime.
Involves selecting a particular crime problem and pulling together a law enforcement group aimed at this crime
