1)
Read
the class notes by clicking here.
2)
Watch
the audiovisual presentation by clicking
here.
3)
Read
this article by James Q. Wilson and George Kelling by clicking here.
4)
Explain
the theory of broken windows and provide examples.
5)
Explain
Zero Tolerance policing.
6)
What
is urban decay?
7)
In
your opinion, what are the major drawbacks of broken windows theory? Who does
zero tolerance policing affect?
8)
Search
the Internet and read about the implementation of this theory in New York City.
Briefly summarize this experience.
9)
Find
a newspaper article, music clip, film scene, or news report about a crime and
try to explain it from the perspective of the Broken Windows theory.
10)
Write
one question about broken windows theory and zero tolerance policing for the
test bank.
11)
Pass
in a written report answering all these questions next class. You can work
individually or in small groups. There is no page limit, but ideally the length
of the report should be about 3 to 5 pages.