Risk protection orders
Select one of the theories covered in Module 1, Module 2, Module 3, Module 4, or Module 5. Then,
1. Develop a comprehensive crime prevention strategy based on the assumptions of that theory.
Describe the theory and its assumptions
Describe the strategy in depth—what will it entail, who is the target population, where will it be implemented, and who will carry it out
Discuss the strategy’s feasibility (note, the strategy must be feasible), potential advantages/disadvantages, and originality
Discuss why it would work based on the assumptions of the chosen theory (or, if there are aspects of the theory that the strategy does not consider, how might this impact its effectiveness)
OR
2. Modify an already existing strategy based on your chosen theory
Describe the theory and its assumptions
Describe the strategy in depth—what does it entail, who is the target population, where it is implemented, and who carries it out
Describe your modification in detail
Discuss why a modification is necessary, including supporting research evidence and why it may work based on the assumptions of the chosen theory
OR
3. Evaluate an existing strategy or one that has been previously implemented, based on your chosen theory
Describe the theory and its assumptions
Describe the strategy in depth—what does it entail, who is the target population, where it is implemented, and who carries it out
Discuss its effectiveness (strategy evaluation) including supporting research evidence
Discuss why it works or does not work based on the assumptions of the chosen theory (or why it might be less effective if the strategy does not consider important aspects of the theory)
Examples of existing strategies (for options 2 & 3)
Aid for Dependent Families and Children (Welfare)
WIC (Women, Infant, & Children)
Community Policing
GREAT
Neighborhood Watch Groups
CCTV
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Programs
Megan’s Law
Drug Courts
Prisoner Re-entry Faith Based Programs
Juvenile Waivers to Adult Courts
Rockefeller Drug Laws
Three Strikes Laws
Mandatory Arrest for Domestic Violence
Prison Restrictive Housing
Project Safe Neighborhoods
Shot Spotters
Operation Ceasefire
Scared Straight
Juvenile Boot Camps
Death Penalty
Hot Spot Policing
ByStander Education Training
Stand Your Ground Laws
Victim/Offender Conferencing
Extreme risk protection orders
a large sum of financial expenditure. To ensure that the US military is still dominant compared to other nations, the allocation of money into various department should be adequate. According to “The Networking & Information Technology Research & Development Program”, a detailed report of the budgeting of funds to develop AI are published. However, allocation of finances to certain departments such as Department of Defence (DoD) and Defence Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) are not publicly made available. In table-1 we can see the detailed budgeting to various agencies. (National Science & Technology Council, 2019)
The US government has initiated a long-term federal investment in AI R&D to create new and powerful AI. The investment of funds is not just to develop the software for artificial intelligence but also in the initial steps of data acquiring, data handling and processing it. This promotes a safe and effective human and AI interaction. This allows for research to be done in areas pertaining to ethical, legal and social objectives. Furthermore, the investment of funds is to grow the AI workforce and to expand the public private partnership. This allows the US as a nation as well as the US military to lead the automation industry. (National Science & Technology Council, 2019)