. Explain the three key elements of routine activities theory and provide an example for each.
What will be an ideal response?
The three key elements of routine activities theory are a motivated offender, a suitable target, and lack of capable guardianship. A motivated offender could be an individual who waits for an opportunity to commit a crime. A drunk woman sitting alone at a bar is an example of a suitable target. An example of lack of guardianship is the absence of police patrol in an area.
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