Author Question: As a means to deal with fear of peer rejection or loneliness, research indicates some kids turn to ... (Read 124 times)

mpobi80 · **on:** Aug 13, 2018

As a means to deal with fear of peer rejection or loneliness, research indicates some kids turn to crime.

a. True
b. False
Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Question 2

Discuss situational crime prevention; include the six categories into which these programs are typically divided. What is your view on this prevention theory? Explain.

What will be an ideal response?

Ksanderson1296 · **Reply #1 on:** Aug 13, 2018

Answer to Question 1

TRUE

Answer to Question 2

According to the concept of situational crime prevention, in order to reduce delinquent activity, planners must be aware of the characteristics of sites and situations that are at risk to crime; the things that draw or push kids toward these sites and situations; what equips potential delinquents to take advantage of illegal opportunities offered by these sites and situations; and what constitutes the immediate triggers for delinquent actions.
Delinquency can be neutralized if (a) potential targets are carefully guarded, (b) the means to commit crime are controlled, and (c) potential offenders are carefully monitored. Desperate people may contemplate crime, but only the truly irrational will attack a well-defended, inaccessible target and risk strict punishment.
Rather than deterring or punishing individuals in order to reduce delinquency rates, situational crime prevention strategies aim to reduce the opportunities people have to commit particular crimes.
The idea is to make it so difficult to commit specific criminal acts that would-be delinquent offenders will be convinced that the risks of crime are greater than the rewards.
Controlling the situation of crime can be accomplished by increasing the effort, increasing the risks, and/or reducing the rewards attached to delinquent acts.
1 . Increasing the effort to commit delinquent acts
2 . Increasing the risks of delinquent activity
3 . Reducing the rewards attached to delinquent acts
4 . Increasing the shame of committing a delinquent act
5 . Reducing provocations that produce delinquent acts
6 . Removing excuses for committing a delinquent act
Student views will vary.