One of the main premises of Broken Windows theory is the idea that the police must enforce social control because the norms and boundaries of “appropriate behavior” are not being enforced via informal control mechanisms. If this is true, then it should follow that once law enforcement steps in and “lays down the law” then things should improve. It makes logical sense that communities would eventually organize/repair and begin to implement informal control mechanisms thus allowing law enforcement to “exit” from their role as the enforcers of basic social graces. However, I think that Durkheim might argue that this would never happen b/c the previous sense of normlessness/anomie would perhaps encourage law enforcement and citizens to push for zero tolerance – which is something that is not sustainable. Thus law enforcement could never be reduced… What do you think?
When community deterioration has taken place, and social cohesion and collective efficacy has broken down, what concrete changes would need to take place for everyone to recognize that things are better and law enforcement can “back off” from the zero tolerance policing that might have once been necessary. And, given that those most likely targeted for policing based on Broken Windows Theory (disproportionately higher numbers of people of color, lower income citizens/homeless, immigrants and the mentally ill) may not always conform to mainstream norms, values and behaviors, how likely is it that this would take place?
After this submission, i will have to do two peer reviews meaning answer two students with the same thoughts. i will attach that as a document. Agree/ disagree… statements.
Part two ——————————————————
How has the changing “ age of consent” impacted how juvenile victims and offenders perceive juvenile sexual conduct?
I WILL ATTACH NOTES FROM BOTH BOOKS WHICH MUST BE INCLUDED IN THE PAPER.
Each student will turn in a 3-5 paragraph typed paper, to the professor on the day the reading is due. Please check Syllabus Schedule for Due Dates. Use the following format for your paper:
Format:
Paragraph 1: Introduce the topic of the readings by summarizing the issue or problem discussed
Paragraphs 2-4: Summarize the main research/perspectives presented in the reading including any data, theories and/or results/ recommendations presented
Final Paragraph: Personal response to the reading. How it applies to this or other courses you’ve taken? Include any critiques and lingering questions.
Rubric…
This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Issue or Problem Description
Student introduced the topic of the reading by summarizing the issue or problem discussed
This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Summarized Research
Student summarized the main research/perspectives presented in the reading including any data, theories and/or results/ recommendations presented
This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Personal Response
Student Included a personal response to the reading including: How it applies to this or other courses they’ve taken? Any critiques and lingering questions
This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Citation and Format
Student used appropriate citation when using non-original work and an appropriate format for academic writing
