Crime Prevention in Today's America

di Deborah Robinson (Autore)

Douglas Robinson (Autore)

Cognella, Inc, 2024

Crime Prevention in Today's America explores various crime prevention strategies and initiatives, offering a comprehensive platform for understanding this crucial area in the context of contemporary criminal justice. The text examines historical crime prevention methods and the theoretical foundations of crime prevention, as well as physical, developmental, and situational approaches to prevention and the burgeoning role of technology in shaping preventative measures. The book gives thorough coverage of community and media crime prevention efforts, the concept of specific deterrence and rehabilitation, school-related crime prevention, and the impact of partnerships in crime prevention efforts. Technological advancements such as CCTV are discussed, as well as ways in which technology is being used to prevent crime by both the criminal justice system and citizens. Crime Prevention in Today's America is well-suited for courses in criminal justice, particularly those focused on community policing, crime prevention strategies, and criminal justice administration. The text's assimilation of historical perspectives with modern strategies and technologies provides a balanced foundation for students pursuing careers in crime prevention and community safety.

• Autore: Deborah Robinson, Douglas Robinson
• Editore: Cognella, Inc
• Anno: 2024
• Rilegatura: Paperback / softback
• Pagine: 274 p.
• Dimensioni: 229 x 152 mm
• EAN: 9798823305631

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