Rational Choice and Deterrence Theory 305/Dis1

In Chapter 7 of Crime Prevention, Robinson states that “Rational choice and deterrence theories are two related theories that help understand why criminal justice – including crime control and crime prevention activities of police, courts, and corrections – should help us reduce crime in society” (2012). Answer one of the following questions:

  • How do these theories help us understand the relationship between criminals and law enforcement, the courts, corrections, and society?
  • What are some of the results we would expect to see if these theories are correct in assessing criminal activity?
  • How would the rational choice and deterrence theories change the policing strategy of your department if you were in a police department utilizing traditional policing techniques or a department utilizing community oriented and problem solving techniques?

Your initial post must be a minimum of 250 words in length. Support your post with examples from your required reading material and /or other scholarly sources, and provide in-text citation in APA style.

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