Qualitative Criminology (QC)
Abstract
"Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) postulates that jurisdictions can deter crime and antisocial behavior via effective use and proper design of the physical environment. When a jurisdiction implements a CPTED strategy, it makes involvement in criminal behavior more difficult, thereby increasing the chance of being caught. Using interviews with 35 active juvenile street taggers from a large metropolitan area in Texas, this research explores whether implementing CPTED strategies deter offenders from engaging in criminal activity. Results suggest physical barriers, natural surveillance, access, and signage serve as deterrents during the target selection process."
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Recommended Citation
Burns, Andrew and Albrecht, Kat
(2022)
"Getting Jumped in Vacationland: The Complicated Rhetoric and Realities of Assault in a Small Town,"
Qualitative Criminology (QC): Vol. 11:
No.
4, Article 3.
Available at:
https://dc.swosu.edu/qc/vol11/iss4/3
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