Decision-making by house burglars: Offenders Perspectives

Chris Magill

Decision-making by house burglars: Offenders Perspectives

Chris Magill

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Abstract

Research has rarely asked offenders for their perspectives on the crimes they commit. This Findings describes a study that interviewed burglars in southern England. Interviewees were asked to describe decisions they had taken when planning and carrying out domestic burglary. They also offered views on the deterrent value of various interventions.

Original language	English
Publication status	Published - 2004

Keywords

burglars
decision making
offender

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