Routine Activities Theory Claims That Three Situational Elements Must Be

question 6

Multiple Choice

Routine Activities Theory claims that three situational elements must be present for a crime (e.g., domestic abuse) to occur. Which of the following is NOT one of those elements?

• A) Suitable target
• B) Absence of capable guardians
• C) Motivated offender
• D) Rational justification

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