Social Disorganization Theory
Imagine you are a politician interested in crime reduction or prevention
Design a crime reduction/prevention campaign platform that you would implement if elected
Assume unlimited resources are at your disposal
Campaign strategy should be based a community-level theory discussed in class
Social Disorganization Theory
Differential Social Organization
General Strain Theory
Routine Activities Theory*
Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design*
Rational Choice Theory (aka Rational Offender Perspective)*
Broken Windows Theory*