Week 8 - Sport and Crime Flashcards
Individuals with stronger SB have less chance of…
What is Hirschi’s (1969) theory of social bond?
Individuals with stronger societal bonds are less likely to engage in criminal activities
At, Com, Be, Inv
Name the four elements of Hirschi’s social bond theory
Attachment, Commitment, Belief, and Involvement
Anti social B among Y stem from…
What does Vettenburg’s (1998) social vulnerability theory emphasize?
Anti-social behaviors among youth often stem from troubled relationships with society
Focuses on learning through… teaching skills like, Te, P-S, SC
How does experiential learning theory (Newman et al., 2017) contribute to crime prevention?
It focuses on learning through experiences in sports, teaching skills like teamwork, problem-solving, and self-control
Outlines how sport can foster PS identities and reduce…by maximising..
What is the Theory of Change in sport-based crime prevention?
It outlines how sport can foster prosocial identities and reduce offending by maximizing prosocial opportunities
Rugby based YJP aimed at improving F, E W-B and SN
What is the “Kicking Crime into Touch” (KCIT) project?
A rugby-based youth justice program in Manchester aimed at improving fitness, emotional well-being, and social networks
Positive V like Re and S-D, less Con
Why was rugby chosen for the KCIT project?
Its positive virtues like resilience and self-discipline, and it is less contentious than boxing
Global initiative using sports to… by developing LS and reducing RB
What is the UNODC’s “Line Up Live Up” program?
A global initiative using sports to prevent youth crime by developing life skills and reducing risky behavior
M & F Y aged…
What are the target demographics for the “Line Up Live Up” program?
Male and female youth aged 12-18
S is sometimes incorrectly viewed as a US to SI
What is a key critique of the instrumental role of sports in crime prevention?
Sport is sometimes incorrectly viewed as a universal solution to social issues
Sports with H-M traits may encourage A and V
How can certain sports be counterproductive?
Sports with hyper-masculine traits might encourage aggression and violence
Prioritising TP, Accesibility of A, R of PD
What ethical questions arise in sport-based crime prevention?
Issues include prioritizing target populations, accessibility of activities, and the responsibility of program delivery
StR, exposure to NE, Sense of Re and R
What outcomes did participants report from the KCIT project?
Stress relief, exposure to new environments, and a sense of respect and responsibility
97% learned LS and 95% were HS with the program
What were the key findings from the “Line Up Live Up” program evaluations?
97% of participants learned life skills, and 95% were highly satisfied with the program
