Reading Assignment for Section 7.5

Read the following subsection from our online textbook: Section 7.5: Crime Science.

What You Will Learn

In this section, you will explore the development of crime science and understand how it stands apart from traditional criminological theories. You’ll learn about routine activities theory and its practical application in preventing crime. Additionally, you’ll dive into environmental criminology, discovering how geographical factors influence criminal behavior, and examine crime prevention through environmental design (CPTED) strategies. Finally, you’ll critically evaluate the challenges, critiques, and ethical considerations of crime science in relation to traditional theories.

Student Learning Outcomes for Section 7.5

• SLO 1: Explain the evolution of crime science and how it differs from traditional criminological theories.
• SLO 2: Describe routine activities theory and its application in crime prevention strategies.
• SLO 3: Explain the principles of environmental criminology and how it explores the geographical context of crime.
• SLO 4: Discuss the concepts and strategies of crime prevention through environmental design (CPTED) and its effectiveness in reducing crime.
• SLO 5: Evaluate the challenges and critiques of crime science, including ethical considerations and its relationship with traditional criminological theories.