-BOX argues the focus is on street crime so it doesn't explain white collar crime and it ignores the choices made by the police.
-Hughes argues the focus is on asking the victims about their experiences and doesn’t focus enough on the offender and their choices. It also relies on statistics and victim surveys.
+ It accepts that we need to tackle equality in order to reduce crime.
+ It accepts victims are often poor and working class.
+ It recognises the importance of community in tackling crime.
+ provides solutions such as community policing so theres less influence of bias or targeting or victim support and compensation schemes such as therapy or counselling for victims.