When private citizens disrupt a criminal event or avert a potentially dangerous situation, they are termed guardians, and the concept of guardianship forms the foundation of various crime-prevention strategies. Although guardianship has been examined by researchers, few studies have considered how guardians make judgments and decisions that are critical to preventing crimes. When private citizens disrupt a criminal event or avert a potentially dangerous situation, they are termed guardians, and the concept of guardianship forms the foundation of various crime-prevention strategies. Although guardianship has been examined by researchers, few studies have considered how guardians make judgments and decisions that are critical to preventing crimes. Social Sciences Phys.org – latest science and technology news stories
What motivates people to take action to prevent crime?
