Situational crime prevention strategies

• What is the New Right view of crime regarding the death penalty?

  They would agree with bringing back the death penalty.
• What is the main premise of Rational Choice Theory as proposed by Ronald Clarke?


  People make decisions to commit crimes based on a rational calculation of the consequences. - we are self aware
• According to Rational Choice Theory, what influences a person's likelihood to commit a crime?

  If the perceived risks are low, individuals are more likely to commit crime.
• Who pioneered Situational Crime Prevention strategies?

  Ronald Clarke.
• What are the five categories of Situational Crime Prevention Strategies?

  1. Increase the effort (make it harder to commit crimes)
  2. Increase the risks (make it easier to get caught)
  3. Reduce the rewards (make it harder for criminals to benefit)
  4. Reduce provocations (remove triggers for aggression)
  5. Remove excuses (stop people from justifying their actions)
• What is a criticism of Situational Crime Prevention Strategies regarding criminals' behavior?

  Criminals will simply move elsewhere.
• Why might Situational Crime Prevention Strategies not address the issue of crime effectively?

  They do not address the root causes of crime.
• How might Situational Crime Prevention Strategies affect public perception of authority?

  They may alienate people or make them feel hostile to authority.
• What unintended consequence might Situational Crime Prevention Strategies have on criminal behavior?

  They may encourage crime by presenting a challenge.
• According to the New Right, what are the causes of crime?

  1. Inadequate socialization/poor parenting
  2. No threat of punishment/sanction
  3. Welfare State (too easy) / too many liberals
  4. The police are too soft on crime
• How does the New Right propose to reduce crime?

  1. The re-moralization of society
  2. Stronger deterrents (tougher prison sentences/harsher punishments)
  3. Zero-tolerance approach to anti-social behavior
  4. Introduce Situational Crime Prevention Strategies (e.g., more policing, CCTV, alarms, better security)