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What is the primary focus of Crime Prevention through Environmental Design (CPTED)?
What is the primary focus of Crime Prevention through Environmental Design (CPTED)?
- Maximizing the aesthetic appeal of buildings
- Discouraging crime through intentional design (correct)
- Enhancing employee productivity through layout changes
- Increasing property values through renovations
Which of the following best describes the approach taken by CPTED towards potential offenders?
Which of the following best describes the approach taken by CPTED towards potential offenders?
- Anticipating their thought processes and discouraging actions (correct)
- Providing incentives for good behavior
- Understanding their motivation to commit crimes
- Creating opportunities for rehabilitation within communities
Which aspect is NOT a benefit of CPTED according to the principles outlined?
Which aspect is NOT a benefit of CPTED according to the principles outlined?
- Creates a sense of security among individuals
- Improves building security
- Reduces the likelihood of environmental damage
- Increases the visibility of emergency services (correct)
In the context of CPTED, why is creating a sense of well-being important?
In the context of CPTED, why is creating a sense of well-being important?
Which statement accurately reflects a goal of CPTED principles?
Which statement accurately reflects a goal of CPTED principles?
What is the main concept of criminal deterrence theory?
What is the main concept of criminal deterrence theory?
Which of the following best describes the individual application of deterrence?
Which of the following best describes the individual application of deterrence?
What is a characteristic of general deterrent effect?
What is a characteristic of general deterrent effect?
What outcome does deterrence theory aim to achieve in society?
What outcome does deterrence theory aim to achieve in society?
Which of the following statements accurately summarizes a component of deterrence theory?
Which of the following statements accurately summarizes a component of deterrence theory?
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Crime Prevention through Environmental Design (CPTED)
- CPTED is a design strategy focused on preventing crime and improving building security
- Principle: Design buildings and properties to be resilient against natural disasters and crime
- CPTED anticipates the thinking of potential offenders and creates an environment that discourages criminal activity
- CPTED creates a sense of safety and well-being for employees and tenants
Deterrence Theory
- Deterrence is the idea that the threat of punishment discourages criminal activity.
- Deterrence theory suggests that punishment can reduce both the likelihood and severity of crime.
- There are two main applications of deterrence theory:
- Specific deterrence: Punishment of individual offenders aims to deter them from committing future crimes.
- General deterrence: The public knowledge of punishment for certain offenses aims to deter others from committing those crimes.
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