Crime Prevention (HSC SSCE Legal Studies): Quizzes
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What are the two primary approaches to crime prevention?
What are the two primary approaches to crime prevention?
Situational & social crime prevention
What does rational choice theory assume criminals weigh before committing a crime?
What does rational choice theory assume criminals weigh before committing a crime?
Potential gains, risks & costs
How does CCTV function as a crime prevention tool?
How does CCTV function as a crime prevention tool?
Deters offenders & provides evidence
How do security tags decrease the rewards of theft?
How do security tags decrease the rewards of theft?
Release dye onto stolen items
Why are blue fluorescent lights installed in public toilets?
Why are blue fluorescent lights installed in public toilets?
Make it hard to locate veins for drugs
What are crime hotspots?
What are crime hotspots?
Locations where crime is more likely
Which factor is NOT listed as underlying social factor leading to crime?
Which factor is NOT listed as underlying social factor leading to crime?
Excessive use of social media
What do educational programs for at-risk students aim to do?
What do educational programs for at-risk students aim to do?
Raise education levels & keep them engaged
What skills do youth programs teach?
What skills do youth programs teach?
Dispute resolution & social skills
What is the goal of early intervention programs?
What is the goal of early intervention programs?
Change trajectory of potential offenders