Right Realists

Question 1

Rational Choice Theory

Answer 1

Criminals weigh up the pros and cons of commuting a crime and make a rational choice on whether or not to offend

Question 2

Broken windows Theory

Answer 2

signs of disorder will lead to more disorder A building with a broken window that has been left unrepaired will give the appearance that no one cares and no one is in charge

Question 3

Socialisation of the Underclass

Answer 3

younger people were socialised into an anti-work, high-crime and teen-pregnancy culture

Question 4

Zero Tolerance Policing

Answer 4

low-level crime should not be tolerated and severe penalties should be in place for anti-social behaviour and minor incivilities in order to deter more serious crime

Question 5

Situational Crime Prevention

Answer 5

aims to increase risk and/or minimise reward. Increased risk can be achieved by minimising the number of suitable targets or adding ‘capable guardians’

Question 6

Target Hardening

Answer 6

improving the security of a property to reduce the risk of crime

Question 7

Environmental Crime Prevention

Answer 7

suggests that the design of buildings, landscaping and outdoor environments can either encourage or discourage crime. relies on the idea that physical signs of disorder or crime give off the impression that there is low social control/enforcement, which attracts and encourages criminal activity

Question 8

Wilson and Kelling

Answer 8

Broken windows theory

Question 9

Murray

Answer 9

Socialisation of the underclass