Abstract:
Studies related to recidivism and the analysis of this issue to provide preventive solutions within the country are scarce. This is while research indicates that a large portion of crimes are experienced by certain citizens, locations, and properties. Therefore, preventing recidivism will lead to a continuous reduction in crime rates. The questions addressed in this research are: What is recidivism and what variables does this phenomenon follow? What is the relationship between recidivism and crime hotspots? What are the requirements for preventing recidivism? To answer these questions, first, recidivism and its causative factors are explained. Then, crime hotspots and their interaction with recidivism are examined. Subsequently, the requirements for preventing recidivism are outlined. The research findings indicate that recidivism is a phenomenon in which the physical integrity, property, or real estate of individuals are repeatedly targeted by criminal transgressions. According to the crime analysis triangle, this phenomenon is rooted in the crime-causing factors present in pre-criminal situations, the lifestyle of victims, and target attractiveness from the perspective of offenders, or in the characteristics of potential offenders. Crime hotspots account for higher crime rates compared to similar areas. Generally, the rate of recidivism in these areas is higher than in other areas. Therefore, policing crime hotspots, combined with the implementation of appropriate strategies to prevent recidivism, can be effective and allocate police resources appropriately. To determine appropriate strategies for preventing recidivism, models for this phenomenon must first be identified. Subsequently, based on information obtained from the analysis of known models, appropriate and effective strategies can be presented to crime prevention authorities.
Machine summary:
Repeat Victimization, Crime-Prone Places, and Preventive Requirements 1 Ali Afrasiabi PhD student in Criminal Law and Criminology, University of Qom Elham Soleiman Dehkordi PhD student in Criminal Law and Criminology, University of Qom 1 Abstract Studies related to repeat victimization and the analysis of this issue to provide preventive solutions within the country are scarce.
According to the crime analysis triangle, this phenomenon is rooted in crime-causing factors present in pre-criminal situations, the lifestyle of victims, the attractiveness of the target from the perspective of offenders, or the characteristics of potential offenders.
Therefore, policing crime-prone areas, combined with the implementation of appropriate strategies to prevent repeat victimization, can be effective and allocate police resources in appropriate cases.
Repeat victimization in this concept "is a phenomenon in which the physical integrity, property, or real estate of persons is repeatedly targeted by criminal transgressions" (Laycock and Farrell, 2003:213).
For example, if we can identify a model and provide preventive strategies for repeat victimization regarding the crime of snatching in bank premises, we can implement these strategies as a scientific and practical experience in similar cases.
The question that arises is: what factors cause the rate of repeat victimization in crime hotspots or high crime rate areas to be higher than in other locations?
In crime-prone areas where the rate of repeat victimization is generally higher than in other points, diverse preventive strategies must be used.
And Graham Farrell (2003) , Repeat Victimization: Lessons for Implementing Problem-Oriented Policing, (Crime Prevention Studies, vol.
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