The role of physical environment in the 'broken windows' theory
Researchers have explored whether mostly subconscious visual cues embedded in dilapidated buildings, overgrown lots and littered streets can fuel deviant behavior, reassessing the influential “broken windows” theory. Ref. Source 8k.
The way your community looks and the way the people there behave can have a big impact on future criminals. That's why good policing is community policing so you stop the crime before it happens. Police and community leaders should point out places that may be harboring criminal activity and report it to the local councils so it can be taken care of. A park can do wonders on a lot of land.
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