Crime Prevention: Programs, Policies, and Practices
- ISBN-10
- 1483375072
- ISBN-13
- 9781483375076
- Series
- Crime Prevention
- Category
- Social Science
- Pages
- 352
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2020-01-31
- Publisher
- SAGE Publications
- Authors
- Steven E. Barkan, Michael Rocque
Description
In Crime Prevention: Programs, Policies, and Practices, criminologists Steven E. Barkan and Michael Rocque present a well-rounded exploration of evidence-based policies, programs, and practices. Grounded in criminological theory and emphasizing the social, psychological, and biological roots of crime, this text presents current research, perspectives, and examples that capture the key crime prevention concepts students should understand, including the public health model for crime prevention. Highlighting the importance of applying theory to real-world solutions, the authors' discussion of crime prevention strategies integrates theory and practice throughout the text.
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