Right Realism Flashcards

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What do right realist suggest?

A

They suggest that the individual is mainly responsible for the crime and that we should get tough on criminals

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What is the three causes of crime?

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Rational choice (free to make choices and to predict or calculate)

Broken windows theory (crime higher in areas with social disorder£

Underclass (unemployment, cut off, etc)

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What are the two broad ways of controlling crime?

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Environmental and crime prevention (zero tolerance policy. Harsh on punishments)

Situational crime prevention (locks, fences, security cameras, etc)

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