Describe how the Broken Windows Theory explains the onset of criminal activity

What will be an ideal response?


As minor violations of law such as prostitution and level drug dealing appear on the streets, the quality-of-life in a community begins to decline. Coupled with increased physical deterioration of businesses and housing, citizens soon perceive their run down neighborhood as unsafe. Thus the term "broken windows" is developed. Moreover, citizens begin to fear crime and curtail their everyday activities. As community stability declines, this in turn provides a fertile ground to attract potential criminal offenders from other neighborhoods.

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Restitution requires offenders to compensate victims for the monetary losses they have suffered

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Which is not a cyber technique terrorists use to fund their groups?

a. Smuggling b. Use of bogus companies to receive and distribute money c. Funding through fraudulent charitable organizations d. Intellectual property (IP) crime

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A comprehensive juvenile justice strategy focuses on delinquency prevention without regard for handling serious juvenile offenders

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

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Which of the following is NOT a management problem faced by terrorist organizations?

a. Secrecy b. Training c. External discipline d. Financing

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