Learning Objective: Identify the extent to which the theories of criminology have been applied both in practice and in policy.
For this assignment, I would like you to think about how your neighborhood or community tries to prevent criminal activity. After you study the materials on situational crime prevention, please look around your neighborhood and see what you notice in terms of crime prevention technologies and solutions. You are free to include various elements in your assignment, including photos, sketches, videos, etc. Be creative!
Here is what I want you to do: Create a photo essay (a few photos and explanations) or a video where you will identify elements of situational crime prevention in their neighborhoods. Afterward, you will post it on OpenLab.
Here is why I want you to do it: This assignment will help you to identify the extent to which the rational choice theory and situational crime prevention have been applied in practice and policy.
Here is how to do it: You will take photos and/or videos of surveillance technologies (cameras), lighting, and the use of other tools of situational crime prevention in your neighborhood. Then, you will upload these in an OpenLab post. You will need to upload the video to Youtube and then embed it in your OpenLab post.
Deadline: October 15th, 2023
Notes: You may edit and resubmit this assignment and you may email it to me if you are unsure that you are meeting the requirements. Your classmates may comment on your post once it is here.
