WDW101Y1 Chapter Notes - Chapter 5: Glasser'S Choice Theory, Crime Prevention, Mothers Against Drunk Driving
15 Sep 2013
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Choice theory: the view that delinquent behaviour is a rational choice made by a motivated offender who perceives the chances of gain as outweighing any perceived punishment or loss. Classical criminology: the theory that people have free will, choose to commit crime for reasons of greed or need, and can be controlled only by the fear of criminal sanctions. Utilitarianism: a view that believes punishment of crime should be balanced and fair, and that even criminal behaviour must be seen as purposeful and reasonable. Crime displacement: an effect of crime prevention efforts, in which efforts to control crime in one area shift illegal activities to another area. Offence-specific crime: an illegal act committed by offenders reacting selectively to characteristics of particular offences, assessing opportunity and guardianship; relevant to routine activities theory. Offender-specific crime: an illegal act committed by offenders who do not usually engage in random acts of antisocial behaviour, but who evaluate their skill at accomplishing the crime.
