Crime Policies That Have Worked and Failed
The criminal justice system is broad and has, as a result, enacted various policies for the reducing criminal activities in America. Despite some of these policies being a success, others have failed in their efficient reduction of crime and recidivism. That has consequently placed several Americans at the risk of massive criminal victimization annually. It is thus in this regard that the following article will discuss the crime policies that works and, on the other hand, those that have failed.
The first crime policy that has failed is the gun buyback program. The policy was meant to enable the purchase of firearms by law enforcers. Its primary aim was reducing the number of rifles that are owned by civilians. The policy failed to reduce the incidences of gun violence in the American cities. Policies on neighborhood watch programs that have been organized by law enforcers have also failed in their reduction of burglaries and other target criminal activities. It is particular in areas that are prone to criminal activities where voluntary participation in such communities has always failed. As a result of this lack corporation, crime increased thus limiting the efforts of the police officers.
In spite of the policies above that have not worked, there are some that have succeeded in preventing and reducing criminal risk factors. Policies that clarify and communicate norms concerning behaviors through rules have been a success in the reduction of criminal activities and delinquency. The success has been witnessed because of the massive nationwide campaigns against crime that are being conducted. Lastly, policies that initiate and sustain innovative capacities of learning institutions have reduced crime by using school teams and other strategies of development (Sherman et al., 2008, p. 17). In conclusion, the above article has discussed the criminal policies that have failed and those that have worked. These policies have been enacted to reduce crime in America.
Reference
Sherman, L., Gottfredson, D., MacKenzie, D., Eck, J., Reute, P., & Bushway, S. (2008). Preventing Crime: What Works, What Doesn’t, What’s Promising (1st ed., p. 19). America: U.S. Department of Justice Office of Justice Programs National Institute of Justice. Retrieved from …