Routine Activity Theory States That Crime Occurs at the Intersection

question 57

Multiple Choice

Routine activity theory states that crime occurs at the intersection of

• A)motivation, target, and an absent or ineffective guardian.
• B)the base of operation, target, and an absent or ineffective guardian.
• C)motivation, opportunity, and an absent or ineffective guardian.
• D)motivation, target, and geographic proximity.

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