Broken windows theory

write 400 words response to this question, and then, write two 100 words’ responses to other students’ post. Here are two lecture notes about the course.

 

According to ‘broken windows theory’, visible signs of community disorganization and dilapidated property perpetuate further property crimes. In turn, immediately repairing signs of community disorder will decrease societal misconduct. Does this ring true, or do you agree with the theory’s critics, who believe that addressing ‘symptoms’ of crime only give the illusion of order?

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