NCJ Number
248308
Journal
Legal and Criminology Psychology Volume: 19 Issue: 2 Dated: September 2014 Pages: 349-355
Date Published
September 2014
Length
7 pages
Annotation
The assessing phase of the model identifies circumstances and target characteristics that thieves find favorable.
Abstract
The assessing phase of the model identifies circumstances and target characteristics that thieves find favorable. The approaching phase identifies manipulative and deceptive tactics that thieves use to bait, distract, and control their targets. Theft is often the end result of a dynamic set of highly visible, purposeful, and progressively aggressive interactions between criminals and their targets. While many thieves are highly skilled, individuals can reduce their risk of selection by limiting criminal opportunity and accessibility. Those targets that identify and respond promptly and effectively to criminal approaches may cause the thieves to withdraw. (Published Abstract)