Analyse the ‘Broken Window’ theory in relation to crime prevention. What are the main strengths and weaknesses of this theory. The Broken Windows theory was first proposed by two social scientists James Q. Wilson and George L. Kelling in the 1982 article‚ "Broken Windows"‚ ( Wilson and Kelling‚ 1982). The analogy of broken windows used to explain this theory is that signs of disorder in a neighborhood inhibit the efforts of the residents to show social control. Any lack of social control makes
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IMPACT OF GLOBAL AND LOCAL MEDIA ADVERTISEMENT ON CHILDREN Submitted by: S.BHAVANA ASSISTANT PROFESSOR DEPARTMENT OF VISUAL COMMUNICATION ACHARIYA ARTS AND SCIENCE COLLEGE VILLIANUR‚ PUDUCHERRY 9976228555 sbhavana.bala@gmail.com Submitted To: Professor. Govindaraju Head of the Department Department of Communication Manonmaniam Sundaranar University Tirunelveli - 627 012 E-mail ID : actconference2012@gmail.com Submitted for: (ACT-TNP Annual Conference on Globalisation
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TDA 2.3 Communication and professional relationships with children‚ young people and adults Introduction This unit provides the knowledge that forms the basis of effective communication and professional relationships with children‚ young people and adults. Learners will find out how to adapt their communication to suit the age or developmental stage of the person they are interacting with. The unit also covers the legislation‚ policies and procedures concerned with confidentiality‚ data protection
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1.1 In order to build a respectful professional relationship with children and young people you are working with you will need to be able to adapt your behaviour‚ you also need to be able to communicate accordingly to every child. It is important that you can demonstrate effective communication skills and show that you are approachable to each individual child or young person you are working with. You need to take into consideration that each child pr young person is different and can be at different
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Environmental theory is ecologically based and focuses on the relationship between society and the environment. One aspect of the theory largely focuses on a “routine activity approach” which includes likely offenders‚ suitable targets‚ and the absence of guardians against criminal behavior (Cohen and Felson‚ 1979). Structural changes alter people’s routine activities which influence crime trends‚ because of the convergence in time and space as they relate to direct-contact predatory violations
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the book To kill a Mockingbird‚ there is a very strong relationship between Boo Radley and the children. He is the neighbor of the Finch family. Arthur Radley nicknamed as “Boo” by the children of Maycomb‚ is a recluse‚ a local legend for several years indicates that Boo is rumored to be insane and a very dangerous man that should not be approached under any circumstances. Soon to be discovered‚ Arthur Radley has a very interesting relationship with Jem and Scout. At first‚ he is seen as a monster
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Alex Richards 11/10/14 Criminology Broken windows theory Abstract The broken window theory is a form of law that stops serious and non violent crimes‚ which can be reduced crime in urban cities. This strict enforcement is to stop non violent crimes such as skipping school‚ graffiti‚ vandalism and not paying fair. This law was first introduced in New York City in 1980‚ ever since the level of crimes has dropped even violent crimes such as rape
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Psychology provides explanations as to why children who are being babysat would listen to their caretaker‚ and how the caretaker influences the children. For example if the caretaker asked the children to get along‚ keep their play area clean‚ watch no more than one hour of t.v. ‚ and work on their school projects then they most likely will be obedient to the commands. Obedience is a form of social influence where an individual acts in response to a direct order from another individual‚ who is usually
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THE EFFECTS OF HAVING A BROKEN FAMILY TO THE STUDY HABITS AND SOCIAL LIFE OF A TEENAGER An Undergraduate Term Paper Presented to De La Salle University – Dasmarinas In Partial Fulfilment Of the Requirements for the Midterm Period Nacman‚ Lexi Okada‚ Taiki Padlan‚ Lyresa Penafiel‚ Eda Rancap‚ Patricia August 2013 Chapter 1 The Problem and Its Background INTRODUCTION A large number of children are born each day‚ most will be successful‚ will be living a long life full
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RE: Annotated Bibliography “Broken window theory” Introduction: “Broken window theory” states that if a broken window is not quickly repaired‚ other windows will break‚ creating a sense of public apathy and neglect that attracts criminals. “The broken window theory” was good crime-fighting strategy that made people feel a little safer and was able to respect their fellow officers on foot rather than their patrol cars. The theory was brought into perspective to stop minor
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