5.7 Crime Prevention Science (CPSc) Solutions and Criminological Theories
A practical application of theories is that they are used to explain criminal behavior and crime problems. Conversely, theories are also used to explain crime solutions. Most if not all the highly effective crime prevention science (CPSc) solutions are backed by criminological theories. An important exercise will be to try and understand the theoretical background of every CPSc solution that has already been invented. Table 5.2 below contains some of the crime solutions with identified theoretical frameworks.
5.7.1 Table 5.2. CPSc Solutions And Criminological Theory
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Program Title, Evidence Rating, and Program Theory |
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As with other mentoring programs, CBM is loosely based on the theory of social control, where attachments to prosocial, supportive adults, a commitment to appropriate goals, and a mutually trusting relationship between the mentor and mentee (adult and youth) can allow the mentee to begin to feel more socially accepted and supported. The increased level of support from adults allows youths to view themselves in a more positive light and engage in more constructive behavior. Youth who are more socially bonded have more to lose from misbehavior. |
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This is a drug treatment court that seeks to reduce rearrests and reconvictions for drug-involved offenders with substantial criminal and drug addiction histories. The program is rated Effective. |
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This is a strengths-based, university-led program that diverts arrested youth from formal processing in the juvenile justice system and provides them with community-based services. The program is rated Effective. |
5.7.2 Licenses and Attributions for Crime Prevention Science (CPSc) Solutions and Criminological Theories
“Crime Prevention Science (CPSc) Solutions and Criminological Theories” by Sam Arungwa is licensed under CC BY 4.0.
“CPSc Solutions And Criminological Theory (Table)” is adapted from “Program Profiles” by the National Institute of Justice Crime Solutions, which is in the Public Domain. Modifications in this adaptation by Sam Arungwa, licensed under CC BY 4.0, include selecting and putting the descriptions in a table.