Situational crime prevention scp seeks to reduce the number of crime events by focusing on limiting the opportunities for crime to occur the approach typically uses an action research model and assumes that offenders make decisions that are broadly rational it is generally designed so that . The broken windows theory is a criminological theory that visible signs of crime anti social behavior and civil disorder create an urban environment that encourages further crime and disorder including serious crimes the theory thus suggests that policing methods that target minor crimes such as vandalism public drinking and fare evasion help to create an atmosphere of order and lawfulness . Two theories underlie professor peases ideas about the crime prevention effects of improved street lighting street lighting is a situational crime prevention measure that focuses on reducing opportunity and increasing risk through modification of the physical environment. The problem of gun violence among serious young offenders this guide addresses serious youth gun violence describing the problem and reviewing factors that increase the risks of it. Lawrence o gostin law and the publics health the legal system provides many tools to promote public health but it includes necessary limits to protect individual rights