Crime Prevention Strategies and Concepts

The video discusses two main types of crime prevention: situational and social. Situational crime prevention involves altering the physical environment to deter crime, such as increasing lighting and installing CCTV cameras. Rational choice theory is also part of situational prevention, focusing on increasing the risks and reducing the rewards of committing crimes. Social crime prevention addresses the social and economic factors that contribute to criminal behavior, such as improving education and providing support for at-risk individuals. The video emphasizes the importance of both approaches in reducing crime.

What are the two main categories of crime prevention discussed in the video?

• Situational and Social

• Legal and Economic

• Environmental and Psychological

• Technological and Educational

Which of the following is an example of situational crime prevention?

• Increasing street lighting

• Providing free education

• Offering job training programs

• Organizing community events

What is the main goal of situational crime prevention?

• To deter potential criminals through environmental design

• To rehabilitate offenders

• To provide legal assistance

• To improve community relations

Rational choice theory in crime prevention focuses on:

• Enhancing community policing

• Understanding the psychological state of criminals

• Balancing the risks and rewards of committing a crime

• Improving social welfare

Which measure is used to decrease the reward of a crime?

• Using dye tags on clothing

• Installing CCTV cameras

• Increasing police patrols

• Providing free counseling

Social crime prevention primarily addresses which factors?

• Technological advancements

• Social and economic factors

• Environmental changes

• Legal reforms

What is a key focus of social crime prevention strategies?

• Developing new technologies

• Increasing legal penalties

• Improving education and community support

• Enhancing physical security

Which program is an example of social crime prevention?

• Implementing stricter laws

• Installing more streetlights

• Running youth at risk programs

• Deploying more police officers

How does social crime prevention aim to reduce crime?

• By increasing surveillance

• By improving the well-being of at-risk individuals

• By enhancing technological measures

• By enforcing stricter laws

What is the ultimate goal of both situational and social crime prevention?

• To eliminate all crime

• To improve the legal system

• To reduce the likelihood of crime occurring

• To increase the number of arrests