Crisis of Crime

Over-Policing: What Broken Windows Got Wrong

February 26, 2021 Rachel Means Season 3 Episode 4
Over-Policing: What Broken Windows Got Wrong
Crisis of Crime
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Crisis of Crime
Over-Policing: What Broken Windows Got Wrong
Feb 26, 2021 Season 3 Episode 4
Rachel Means

In this episode, I discuss Broken Window's Theory (Wilson & Kelling 1982) and how its goal of increasing the number of police officers in targeted areas was meant to help lower crime, but instead, made crime rates go up. Additionally, how the over-policing of marginalized communities has helped continue the cycle of poverty.

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In this episode, I discuss Broken Window's Theory (Wilson & Kelling 1982) and how its goal of increasing the number of police officers in targeted areas was meant to help lower crime, but instead, made crime rates go up. Additionally, how the over-policing of marginalized communities has helped continue the cycle of poverty.

My Links:
WebsiteYouTubeTikTokTwitterPatreonFacebook 
Venmo: @Rachel_Means
Cashapp: @RachelMeans89