The Broken Windows Theory

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Use this questionnaire to test your understanding of the Broken Windows Theory.

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1. Crime and disorder will flourish in environments where small problems go unaddressed? *

True

False

2. Failure to maintain a property gives the impression that someone truly cares about that environment. *

True

False

3. Which of the following could prevent crime and disorder in an environment, according to the Broken Windows Theory? *

Picking up litter and providing bins for trash

Making repairs and performing general upkeep

Removing graffiti and other eye sores

All of the above

4. The Broken Windows Theory applies to which of the following: *

Neighborhoods

Businesses

Parks

All of the above

5. Using the Broken Windows Theory, which of the following statements should hold true? *

Potential offenders feel less comfortable committing crimes in well maintained areas.

Active neighborhood watches are ineffective at preventing crime and disorder.

Law enforcement agencies have little power to prevent crime by addressing small problems, like loitering or littering.

Allowing old, broken down cars to sit unattended on the side of the street for months has no impact on crime prevention.

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