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Broken Windows Theory and Crime Prevention

   

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Running head: BROKEN WINDOWSBROKEN WINDOWSName of the Student:Name of the UniversityAuthor Note:
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BROKEN WINDOWS1The essay discusses the theory of Broken Windows approach on urban social order. Itis a criminological theory of indicative of urban disorder as well as vandalism on antisocialbehaviour or crime. The theory of broken window states that by maintaining and monitoringthe urban environment and preventing serious crimes, vandalism, turnstile jumping andpublic drinking will be helping in prevailing social peace (Pitner et al. 45). Accordingtosocial scientistsJames Q. Wilsonandand George L. Kelling, this broken window theorycan be used as motivation in some cases of criminal policies.The nature of the theory reveals that any lack in social control tends to leave theneighbourhood vulnerable to any anti-social activities like theft and abusing people. Thesituation becomes more disturbing when the morality of the neighbourhood degrades more(Braga et al. 636). It attracts more objectionable crimes like prostitution and drug dealingsthen finally murder. Therefore, this theory has many implications in preventing severe crime. Importance:Many jurisdictions of America have adopted various policies based on the theory ofbroken window. This is directed to prevent crime by keeping building repaired, maintenanceof clean streets and responding immediately to petty crimes. The society can be safe when thecommunity policing measures are taken. This informal control method can be exercisedthrough daily relationships as well as institutions have proved to be more effective than anylegal sanctions (Braga et al. 571). Such social yet informal control demonstrates builds atough and intolerable attitude against any disorderly conduct in the locality. New York drugas well as crime decline exemplifies the best implication of this theory.Information about the issue:In 1993, the mayor of New York,Rudy Giulianiemployed Bratton aspolicecommissionerfor implementing similar policies in the city. He took measures against crimes
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