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Results of the Residential
Break and Enter Offender Study
Emma Worthington
Andrew Webber
Background of the Study
229 offenders interviewed
17 correctional centres
66% response rate
Asked:
– About experiences
– About demographics
– To rate characteristics of homes
Age of Offenders Interviewed
Motivation for Offending
Drugs Taken (Comparison)
Income Gained (Comparison)
Choosing Targets
Checklist of Home Features
Imagine a home you are thinking
of breaking into. Let’s say you are
50/50 right now on whether to
break in. I’m going to change
something about the home,
and I want you to tell me whether
you would break in now.
Checklist of Home Features
Detractors
Attractors
No Difference
Average Rating
Typologies: Inexperienced
Summary of Features
Detractors
Mixed
Attractors
Photo Features
Summary of Features
Detractors
Mixed
Attractors
Conclusion
Offenders are experts
Primarily motivated by drugs,
but:
– Respond rationally to cues
– Consciously consider cues
Some features more effective
– Useful for evidence-based
policy
Policy Recommendations
Drug treatment for offenders
Awareness raising re:
security/design features (for
public and industry)