Unit4 3.2 Flashcards
Tactics and measures used by agencies- environmental design What it it
This involves what a neighbourhood looks like and how it’s designed which both have an impact on criminality and reduces crime in the area.
This theory originates from criminologist C. Ray Jeffry is known as the crime prevention through environmental design CPTED pronounced sep-ced.
This is based on the simple idea that crime results partly from the opportunities presented by the physical environment. Due to this it should be possible to alter the physical environment so crime is less likely to happen.
Environmental design- how can crime be reduced
Crime can be reduced by-
- creating open spaces with strong lighting, to provide clear visibility
- a lack of hiding places to enable people to see blind spots
- low level bushes allowing a clear visible sight line
- gated lanes- gates installed at the entrance to rear alleyways in order to deter burglars from using alleys to gain entry to a property.
Closed stairways result in low level visability and easy access to escape. Damilola taylor died in a concrete stairwell on a condemned housing estate. This murder resulted from a breakdown in societies values and a right realist approach would suggest a tough stance to crimes.
Environmental design- What is the positives of crime prevention through environmental design
-it promotes a sense of ownership, for example graffiti taking place in very visible locations
This could relate to the functionalist view of crime whereby positive boundary maintenance is achieved. Brown and Altman 1981 found that physical modifications suggested resident care and watchfulness help to promote safer residential settings.
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