CRJU 101 Lecture Notes - Deterrence Theory, Individualism, Broken Windows Theory
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Choice: some theories explain crime by focusing on decision making on the part of offenders, deterrence theory, by caesar beccaia, 3 criteria for punishment. In the 60s women started to work which meant that houses were empty: crimes occur when 3 things occur at the same time, a motivated offender is present, capable guardians are absent, vulnerable targets are present. Looking at a burglary: the motivated offender goes about a certain routine, guardians are not present like an alarm system or dog or person, and the target would be the empty house. Biological factors: factors related to an individual"s biological makeup contribute to crime. Lombroso identified different types of criminals: atavistic throwback or the born criminal, sheldon, claimed to identify criminals based off of body types. Improve training and education for justice professionals: continue research into pharmaceutical therapies. Improve access to health care: legally mandate intervention for pregnant women with drug addiction, flag at risk kids in doctors offices.
