judi week 8

Who wrote "Broken Window The Police and Neighborhood Safety"?

James Q. Wilson and George L. Kelling wrote the article in 1982.

What is the Broken Windows Theory?

The theory states that visible signs of disorder encourage more disorder and can lead to serious crime.

What happens when minor disorder is ignored?

It signals that no one cares, encouraging further disorder and criminal behavior.

What are examples of disorder mentioned in the theory?

Broken windows, graffiti, litter, vandalism, public drinking, and loitering.

What is informal social control?

The way community members maintain order by enforcing shared norms and expectations.

How does disorder affect residents?

It increases fear and makes people less likely to use public spaces.

Why do people withdraw from public spaces in disordered neighborhoods?

They feel unsafe and fear becoming victims of crime.

What role do police play in the Broken Windows Theory?

Police should maintain public order and address minor offenses before they escalate.

What is order maintenance policing?

A policing strategy that focuses on preventing disorder and maintaining safe public spaces.

How can foot patrols help neighborhoods?

They increase police visibility, build trust, and make residents feel safer.

What did the authors observe about foot patrol officers?

They often worked with residents to maintain order and address community concerns.

How is fear related to crime according to the article?

Fear can grow because of visible disorder even when actual crime rates are low.

What is the connection between disorder and serious crime?

Disorder weakens community control, creating opportunities for more serious crimes.

What is the main argument of the article?

Addressing small signs of disorder can help prevent larger social and criminal problems.

What criticism has been made of Broken Windows policing?

Critics argue it can lead to over-policing and unfair targeting of minor offenses.

What did the authors conclude about Broken Windows policing as a crime-control strategy?

They found no evidence that it is the optimal use of limited law enforcement resources.

What is a major criticism of Lombroso's theory?

His research methods were flawed and lacked scientific reliability.

What contribution did Lombroso make to criminology despite criticism?

He encouraged the scientific study of crime and criminal behavior.

What is Lombroso's Theory of Crime?

Lombroso believed that some people are born criminals and are biologically different from noncriminals.

What did Lombroso mean by a "born criminal"?

A person who is naturally predisposed to crime because of inherited physical and biological traits.

Who wrote "Social Networks and Crime Decisions

The Role of Social Structure in Facilitating Delinquent Behavior"?

What is the main focus of the article?

The article examines how social networks and friendships influence criminal behavior and crime decisions.

What do the authors mean by social networks?

Social networks are the connections and relationships between individuals that influence behavior.

How can friendships affect criminal behavior?

Individuals may learn criminal skills and gain knowledge about crime from friends involved in delinquency.

What is one benefit criminals gain from criminal friends according to the article?

They can learn and acquire know-how about criminal activities.

what does the article suggest about peer influence?

Peer influence plays an important role in shaping criminal behavior.