"broken windows theory" meaning in All languages combined

See broken windows theory on Wiktionary

Proper name [English]

Etymology: After article propounding the theory by social scientists James Q. Wilson and George L. Kelling, “Broken Windows”, Atlantic Monthly (March 1982). Head templates: {{en-proper noun}} broken windows theory
  1. (criminology) A criminological theory stating that signs of urban decay (e.g. broken windows, graffiti) signal that an area is not monitored, encouraging more destructive criminal behavior. Wikipedia link: broken windows theory Categories (topical): Criminology Synonyms: broken window theory Related terms: broken windows policing
    Sense id: en-broken_windows_theory-en-name-~KkjjXVY Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries Topics: criminology, human-sciences, law, sciences

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