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According to Burns The Broken Window Hypothesis is the belief that order maintenance problems are perceived by offenders as opportunities to commit additional crimes simply because it appears that nobody cares about order in that area. This kind of belief can be very detrimental for the community- police relationship. The broken window theory focuses on the idea that by maintaining order by policing low-level offenses this can prevent more serious crimes. This theory is well- known not for resolving

as to why people commit crimes. The broken windows theory and routine activity theory have been selected as the two theories provide different perspectives as to why crime occurs, and how to solve crime. The theories will be examined in order get a historical origins, outline main principles, distinguishing characteristics, misconceptions and critaziams of each theory. Broken Window Theory Origins James Wilson and George Kelling originally developed broken windows theory as a hypothesis in their

policing strategies known as, broken windows, zero tolerance, and problem oriented policing. Each of these strategies have both their pros and cons throughout this paper I will be describing each of these strategies along with discussing a few articles in relation to these strategies. In light of the recent tension between law enforcement and the community, specifically minorities ill also be discussing how these strategies have either helped or hurt communities. The broken windows theory, originally

and inspiration of the broken windows theory (Engel et al., 2014). The theory posits that disorder leads to crime, or as Keizer, Lindenberg, and Steg (2008) put it, "Signs of inappropriate behavior like graffiti or broken windows lead to other inappropriate behavior". The theory presents a snowball effect form disorder to crime. There has been much debate over the validity of the theory, but the research shows that disorder—broken windows—does lead to crime. Developing Broken Windows Theory History

has a strong correlation to Wall Street and the different types of societies discussed by Johnson and Gladwell. The immediate connection to be made with the harsh effects of an unmaintained society is seen in the effects discussed by Gladwell. The broken windows theory, that Gladwell refers to, states that something

If the change in behavior of one individual is a natural act results from internal transformation and external influences, then cultural change is an inscrutable mystery. Which factor is influential enough to cause a change in a society composed of individuals with different thoughts? There is no definite answer to this question, because there never exists one solid element that changes an entire society. There is always a combination of reasons behind such changes. However, there is always one solid

1) In the vernacular of graffiti writers, what does it mean to “go all city”? Why is it important for writers to “go all city”? To “go all city”, means to tag, or to write graffiti on each subway line for each division in the city, so graffiti writers tag is seen on lines that go everywhere; from Queens, to uptown to downtown, etc. It is important for writers to ‘go all city’ so other writers see the tag, and the ‘bombing. It is for the writers themselves. To know that graffiti artists can can

The Power of Context Paper Most people would believe that we are shaped and defined by our values and moral character. However, Malcolm Gladwell argues, in the chapter “The Power of Context, Bernie Goetz and the Rise and Fall of New York City Crime” In other words, The Power of Context is the social setting and or the environment around you and how it affects your behavior. Anticipating resistance from the reader Gladwell uses rhetorical strategies such as real life examples, controlled experiments

A broken window can mean a lot of things, but what matters is if it will be replaced with a new one, or left untouched. Why does it matter if it is replaced or not? leaving the window untouched defines that particular area as either abandoned or unimportant rather than occupied or cared for. This all ties into the broken windows theory, and more importantly broken windows style policing. Broken windows policing is gaining more concern by minorities every day, simply because of the outrageous procedures

Jean Twenge An Army of One: Me. The concept that one is affected by his or her environment or context is a radical idea due to it going against the traditional concept that an individual is the product of their upbringing and past experiences. The Broken Windows Theory as stated in Gladwell's work gives an explanation as to why an individual can be a product of