Crime statistics compiled by the FBI in its yearly crime index show what many in the law enforcement field consider to be an encouraging trend. From 1990 to 1995‚ the crime rate declined steadily in every category: murders‚ rapes‚ assaults‚ robberies‚ burglaries‚ and thefts. Sociologists and criminologists debate the explanation for this downward turn in crime rates; improved economic conditions and tougher criminal justice measures are two of the theories offered. Other experts‚ however‚ dispute
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One of the easiest crimes to prevent -- burglary -- is also one of the most common. A break-in‚ even when you’re not there‚ has a major impact on your and your family’s sense of safety and well-being. But burglaries don’t have to happen. There are a lot of things you can do to boost home security and make your house burglary-resistant. First of all‚ fit security locks to all doors and windows and a safety chain on the front door. And don’t forget to use them‚ even if you are going out for a short
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Does Incarceration Prevent Crimes Some form of crime has always been around and will continue to be around because it is in our human nature. The best thing we can do is to deter as much crime as we can whether it be harsher incarceration sentences or alternative sanctions treatment programs. Unfortunately‚ I feel incarceration alone is not an effective crime prevention strategy and I will explain why. A quick fix In an ideal world‚ prison and jail make sense. A criminal gets caught‚ loses their
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School shootings are terrifying to think about‚ but there are ways to help prevent the massacres from ever happening again. The first known school shooting was at the Texas Tower at the University of Texas in 1966 where Charles Whitman shot and killed 16 people while injuring 31 others. Who would have known since that date that we would have more then 200 deaths on school campuses? The most storied shooting in the 90’s was probably the Columbine massacre where on April 20‚ 1999 Dylan Klebold and
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How do we stop this problem? Some ways to do so are so simple that you may not even think of them at the right time. Energy Usage Pie Chart - Click drawing for more on air pollution Other ways are a bit more demanding. There are lots of things in the three lists below. Find the right methods and techniques for you. Where can we start reducing air pollution? It makes sense to attack this (or any) problem by examining and addressing the most important factors contributing to it.Handling air
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Ways to Prevent Soil Erosion Soil Erosion Although many areas on earth can sustain plant growth‚ only about eight percent of the earth’s surface is covered with good topsoil. While it takes nature hundreds of years to make a few centimeters of topsoil‚ erosion can easily remove it. Without topsoil‚ people cannot raise crops for food.People know that without good soil they cannot raise agricultural crops. They also know from experience that wind and water can easily remove topsoil. Because of
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Various Ways to Prevent Group-think * Foster open climate for discussion ① Seating Arrangement Seating arrangement is important in creating an open atmosphere for discussion. Most organizations are hierarchical so that it is usually hard for subordinates to express their ideas directly to their heads. If members of an organization seat in orderly manner by their positions‚ there should be an invisible wall‚ which prevents from expressing their ideas. Thus‚ the climate is rather formal
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10 Ways to Prevent an Accident Accidents are unpredictable happenings that can catch anyone off-guard when you least expect it. That’s why the simple‚ yet so overlooked prevention methods need to be taken into consideration before going on the road. 1. Carefully look both ways — twice — before entering an intersection. It’s easy to miss an oncoming car at first glance because it’s hidden by your car’s windshield frame. A second look only takes a second and it might avoid a serious collision.
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videos. It is all over the media and therefore teens believe it is ok to be promiscuous and do not think about the consequences they could face with an unexpected pregnancy and how much it will change their lives forever. Even though the best way to prevent a pregnancy is to be abstinent‚ there are many teens under a lot of pressure to have sex and engage in it quite frequently. Many seek the love and affection that they normally do not get at home and they usually find it in the form of sex with
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Colin Holter Tollefsen English Period 5 March 11‚ 2013 Technology Invading Privacy to Prevent Crime Privacy is a basic right that is appreciated by everyone who has it‚ regardless of location‚ background‚ or even political and religious beliefs. Some people think that it is more important to protect the common good by allowing the government to spy and track as they wish and prevent crime from happening. However‚ many others think that the government should not have this right to invade privacy
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