The article discusses the evolving understanding of violence, highlighting David Weisburd and Lawrence Sherman's findings that crime often concentrates geographically in specific urban blocks. This observation prompted the 'hot-spots policing' movement, concentrating law enforcement resources in areas with persistent crime. Jens Ludwig's book, 'Unforgiving Places', extends this idea, arguing that environmental contexts significantly influence violent behavior, advocating for a paradigm shift in how communities approach crime prevention and safety.
"David Weisburd and Lawrence Sherman observed that a tiny percentage of urban blocks accounted for most crimes. This finding shocked many, revolutionizing crime analysis by placing emphasis on location rather than solely on individuals."
"Jens Ludwig's new book, 'Unforgiving Places', challenges existing notions about violence by suggesting that the environment—or specific places—plays a significant role in crime, rather than just the people living there."
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