Crime Prevention in Today's America

Deborah Robinson, Douglas Robinson

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Cognella, Inc
31 July 2024

Causes & prevention of crime

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.

By: Deborah Robinson, Douglas Robinson
Imprint: Cognella, Inc
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 229mm, Width: 152mm,
ISBN: 9798823305631
Pages: 274
Publication Date: 31 July 2024
Audience: Professional and scholarly , Undergraduate
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Deborah Mitchell Robinson is a retired 27-year professor of criminal justice at Valdosta State University. Based on her doctoral dissertation and school-related crime prevention research, she developed crime prevention courses for the undergraduate and graduate programs at Valdosta State. She holds a B.S. in public relations from the University of Florida and M.S. and Ph.D. in criminology from Florida State University. Douglas Neil Robinson is a senior lecturer of criminal justice at Valdosta State University. He is a veteran of U.S.M.C. and retired 23-year law enforcement officer, having worked in state and local law enforcement and in local corrections. He holds a B.S. in criminology from Florida State University and M.S. in criminal justice from Valdosta State.

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Crime Prevention in Today's America

Deborah Robinson, Douglas Robinson

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