The Politics of Crime Prevention (New Perspectives in Crime, Deviance, and Law)

Name: The Politics of Crime Prevention (New Perspectives in Crime, Deviance, and Law)
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Book Synopsis: An important understanding of the role public opinion plays in crime prevention policy"Defund the police.” This slogan became a rallying cry among Black Lives Matter protesters following the murder of George Floyd in Minneapolis in May 2020. These three words evoke a fundamental question about America’s policy priorities: should the nation rely predominantly upon the branches of the criminal justice system to arrest, prosecute, and imprison offenders, or should the nation prioritize fixing structural causes of crime by investing more heavily in the infrastructure and institutions of disadvantaged communities? To put it simply, do Americans actually prefer punishment over crime prevention?The Politics of Crime Prevention examines American public opinion about crime prevention in the twenty-first century with a particular focus on how average citizens would choose to prioritize resources between the criminal justice system and community-based institutions. Kevin H. Wozniak analyzes differences of opinion across lines of race, social class, and political partisanship, and investigates whether people’s willingness to invest in communities depends upon the kind of communities that would receive money. This book moves beyond criminologists’ typical focus on public opinion about punishment that follows acts of crime to instead examine public attitudes toward crime prevention. In this brilliant and compelling study, Wozniak reveals that politicians profoundly underestimate the American public’s desire to prioritize community investment and that it is long past time to help communities thrive instead of turning to the criminal justice system to respond to every social problem.

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Are you tired of seeing the same old cycle of crime and punishment in our society? It's time for a change, and "The Politics of Crime Prevention" is here to offer you a new perspective. This groundbreaking book delves into the important role that public opinion plays in shaping crime prevention policy, challenging the widely held belief that punishment should be our top priority.

Wouldn't it be more effective to tackle the root causes of crime, rather than just arresting and imprisoning offenders? That's exactly what this book explores. Author Kevin H. Wozniak goes beyond the surface-level discussions of crime and punishment, and delves deep into how average citizens would choose to allocate resources between the criminal justice system and community-based institutions.

But this book doesn't stop there - it also analyzes the differences of opinion across lines of race, social class, and political partisanship. Wozniak uncovers fascinating insights into how people's willingness to invest in communities is influenced by the type of communities that would receive funding.

If you've been yearning for a change in our approach to crime prevention, "The Politics of Crime Prevention" is exactly what you need. It's time to prioritize community investment and help disadvantaged communities thrive, rather than relying solely on the criminal justice system to solve every social problem. Join us as we explore this thought-provoking and compelling study that will challenge your preconceived notions and open your eyes to a new way of thinking.

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