week 2.1 crime prevention

Problem Analysis Triangle. The Department of Justice published the pamphlet, Crime Analysis for Problem Solvers in 60 Small Steps. Step 8 addresses the problem analysis triangle. What are the components of the problem analysis triangle, and why is it so effective in analyzing crimes and criminal issues? How does it help us understand and develop crime prevention strategies? How does it help public officials to present crime prevention strategies to the public?

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 Clarke, R. V., & Eck, J. E. (2011). Crime analysis for problem solvers in 60 small steps (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.. Retrieved from http://www.popcenter.org/learning/60steps/index.cfm?page=Welcome