| Studies
conducted through this research lab use a variety of different designs
depending on the issue of concern and the availability of secondary
data. With this said, most research employs an action research paradigm
involving modern crime analysis with traditional statistical techniques
and geographic tools on data gathered through place intensive methods.
Below two tables outline these strategies. Reference information
is provided.
Crime
Analysis
Traditional
Crime Analysis |
Statistical
analysis of repeat events or events considered to be linked
in a series. |
Peterson,
M.B. (1998). Applications in Crime Analysis. Westport,
CT: Greenwood Publishing Group. |
| Spatial
Analysis with GIS |
Analysis
of crime concentration and linkage using geographical or spatial
analytic techniques. Generally involves the use of a mapping
and geo-statistical program. |
Harries,
K. (1999). Mapping Crime: Principle and Practice. Washington,
DC: U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs.
|
Place Intensive Methods
| Situational
Crime Analysis or User Analysis |
Mixed
methodologies including multiple data sources, collection strategies,
and analytical procedures. |
Rondeau,
M.B. (2000). "Crime Mapping and the Architectural Design
and Planning Process: Utilizing the "Brantingham Method"
of Neighborhood Crime Study." Paper presented at the
4th Annual Crime Mapping Research Conference.
Madden,
K, and K. Love (1982). User Analysis: An Approach to Park
Planning and Management. Washington, DC: American Society
of Landscape Architects. |
| Action
Research Model of Situational Crime Prevention |
Targeted,
crime and situation specific action research model to identify
the reasons why crimes occur in order to develop preventative
strategies. |
Clarke,
R. V. (1997). Situation Crime Prevention: Successful Case
Studies. 2nd edition. Guilderland, NY: Harrow and Heston
Publishers. |
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