Broken windows theory was proposed in 1982 by George Kelling and Dr. James Q Wilsons, it suggested disorder increased both crime and fear directly and indirectly. Broken windows theory also suggested environment instability and disorder influenced delinquent behavior and crime. Broken windows theory is based on the visual conditions of a neighborhood in regards to deviance. Broken windows theory recommends that crime is not an effect of a broken down neighborhood, but rather a magnet for crime and delinquency due to disorganization. Broken windows influenced a rise in police presence and transformed police work two decades. Law enforcement started to focus more on victimless crimes (drug use, prostitution and vandalism) and created a shift in police resources to put forth efforts in protecting communities from crime. Under broken windows theory, law enforcement largely focused on broken down/hot zone areas within communities, which actually influenced racial inequality between Americans.
Broken windows theory was proposed in 1982 by George Kelling and Dr. James Q Wilsons, it suggested disorder increased both crime and fear directly and indirectly. Broken windows theory also suggested environment instability and disorder influenced delinquent behavior and crime. Broken windows theory is based on the visual conditions of a neighborhood in regards to deviance. Broken windows theory recommends that crime is not an effect of a broken down neighborhood, but rather a magnet for crime and delinquency due to disorganization. Broken windows influenced a rise in police presence and transformed police work two decades. Law enforcement started to focus more on victimless crimes (drug use, prostitution and vandalism) and created a shift in police resources to put forth efforts in protecting communities from crime. Under broken windows theory, law enforcement largely focused on broken down/hot zone areas within communities, which actually influenced racial inequality between Americans.