Discuss the broken windows thesis.

What will be an ideal response?


The broken windows thesis contends that neighborhood citizens can reduce crime,
including recidivism, by improving the physical and structural elements of their community. This then integrates both a crime-prevention and a community-supervision orientation. This also reflects what has been called a “community justice” approach to
addressing crime

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The basic legal issues with parole conditions may be summarized as follows:

A. Conditions affect basic constitutional freedoms B. Conditions often automatically and indiscriminately applied C. Conditions difficult to comply with D. All of the above

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If police stop a car that a reliable informant said contains cocaine sealed into internal panels, the police may lawfully have auto technicians dismantle or destroy the indicated parts of the car without a warrant

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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The standard for the introduction of scientific or technical evidence stems from two primary sources, case and ____________ law

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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Culture is often referred to as the collective personality of a grou

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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