Reading Assignment for Section 8.4: The Role of Research in Advancing Crime Prevention
Read the following subsection from our online textbook: Section 8.4: The Role of Research in Advancing Crime Prevention.
What You Will Learn
In this section, you will learn about the different types of research in crime prevention, including basic, applied, and evaluation research. You will understand the importance of data collection and analysis in understanding and preventing crime. Additionally, you will identify the roles of academic institutions in advancing crime prevention research and disseminating knowledge. You will explore innovative crime prevention methods developed through research, such as predictive policing and behavioral interventions. Finally, you will learn how research informs policy decisions and resource allocation in crime prevention.
Student Learning Outcomes for Section 8.4
- SLO 1: Describe the different types of research in crime prevention, including basic, applied, and evaluation research.
- SLO 2: Explain the importance of data collection and analysis in understanding and preventing crime.
- SLO 3: Identify the roles of academic institutions in advancing crime prevention research and disseminating knowledge.
- SLO 4: Discuss innovative crime prevention methods developed through research, such as predictive policing and behavioral interventions.
- SLO 5: Explain how research informs policy decisions and resource allocation in crime prevention.
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