5 Questions
According to the 'Broken Windows Theory', what does an unrepaired broken window signal?
That no one cares and disorderly behavior goes unchecked
What is the proposed impact of police officers keeping streets orderly according to Wilson and Kellings?
People will behave in a more orderly way
According to Rudy Giuliani, how can territorial concerns and social cohesion be strengthened?
Through the development of the identity and image of a community
What did David Cameron promise to do as part of a new 'blitz' on poverty?
Rebuild one hundred of the worst council estates in the country
What is the relationship between rising standards and expectations according to the text?
It is related to reduction in opportunities for potential criminal behavior
Study Notes
Broken Windows Theory
- An unrepaired broken window signals that no one cares about the area and that disorder will be tolerated.
Impact of Police on Streets
- According to Wilson and Kelling, police officers keeping streets orderly can prevent further disorder and crime.
Strengthening Territorial Concerns and Social Cohesion
- Rudy Giuliani suggests that territorial concerns and social cohesion can be strengthened by reclaiming public spaces from criminal and disorderly behavior.
David Cameron's Promise
- David Cameron promised to launch a new 'blitz' on poverty to tackle its root causes.
Rising Standards and Expectations
- Rising standards and expectations can lead to increased dissatisfaction and frustration when they are not met.
Test your knowledge about the 'Broken Windows Theory' proposed by Wilson and Kelling in 1982, which suggests that visible signs of disorder can lead to increased criminal activity. Explore the impact of maintaining order and punishing small signs of misbehavior on crime prevention in urban environments.
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