They see the root cause of crime as an unequal and unfair social structure. Their theory has been applied to policies to reduce crime.
Multi-agency approach
Co-operation between agencies working in the criminal justice system
Helps to increase the detection of crimes and prevent it happening
Issues that may be prevented with multi-agency approach
Safeguarding of children
Domestic abuse
Section 5 of the Crime and Disorder Act 1998 places a statutory duty on local authorities, the police, health authorities, police authorities and probation committees to work together to tackle problems of crime and disorder in their area
Example of multi-agency approach
NO Knives, Better Lives
Involves schools, local councils, leisure, and youth services, voluntary orgs and the police
