Overview
For this assignment, you will create a PowerPoint that describes programs and potential issues for each of the three Routine Activity Theory elements covered in last week’s activity, Elements of Routine Activities Theory.
Scenario
You have been assigned by the police chief to recommend effective crime prevention programs for the community. Choose one of the programs you identified from each of the three Routine Activity Theory Elements on the worksheet you completed last week. You should have one program that addresses Motivated Offenders, one that addresses Suitable Targets, and one that addresses Lack of a Capable Guardian.
Instructions
Prepare an 11-slide PowerPoint presentation (including speaker notes) for each of the three programs, in which you address each of the following elements. Note that except for the Title Slide and the Source List slide, you may organize the remaining 9 slides in the order that you feel best presents the content.
Determine three programs that would each address one of the elements of the Routine Activity Theory (Motivated Offender, Suitable Target, and Lack of a Capable Guardian).
One title slide.
Three program outline slides:
One for Motivated Offender.
One for Suitable Target.
One for Lack of a Capable Guardian.
Evaluate a potential ethical issue for each of the three programs.
Three slides.
Propose policies to address the identified ethical issue for each of the three programs.
Three slides.
Support the writing with at least three sources to support your writing. Choose sources that are credible, relevant, and appropriate. Cite each source listed on your source page at least one time within your assignment. For help with research, writing, and citation, access the library or review library guides.
One Source list slide.
Note: You may use Integrating Social Disorganization and Routine Activity Theories and Testing the Effectiveness of Neighborhood Crime Watch Programs: Case Study of Miami-Dade County, 2007–1 as one of your sources.
This course requires the use of Strayer Writing Standards (SWS). The library is your home for SWS assistance, including citations and formatting. Please refer to the Library site for all support. Check with your professor for any additional instructions.
The specific course learning outcomes associated with this assignment are:
Apply criminal justice theories as a problem-solving tool for identified situations.
Demonstrate effective communication via multiple channels.
Demonstrate effective research and analysis of complex criminal justice issues and policies.
Analyze policy in order to create and implement appropriate revisions.
Resources
Integrating Social Disorganization and Routine Activity Theories and Testing the Effectiveness of Neighborhood Crime Watch Programs: Case Study of Miami-Dade County, 2007–1
Criminal Justice Research Collection
