1) What theoretical explanation can be applied to the influences of organized criminal activity on legitimate business organizations?
2) What theoretical explanation can be applied to the influence a criminal organization may have in residential neighborhoods?
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CLASSMATE’S POST
Legitimate businesses often believe they are immune to criminal activity. That is not always the case. Legitimate businesses can be infected with criminal activity oftentimes that of opportunity based on stature or connections. The Patron Theory, (The Albini Model) states relationships are the key component of this theory. Relationships are built between business owners to establish connections and improve on desired outcomes and goals. The Patron Theory is based on relationships to establish successful business operations and then use these relationships to create organized criminal activity.
Neighborhoods work similarly businesses and as the Patron Theory states are based on relationships. Organized crimes involve a variety of economic crimes including fraud, extortion as well as public corruption. When criminal behavior occurs within our neighborhoods, we begin to generate fear, uncertainty, instability, and relationships begin to crumble. Along with those concerning factors, we may begin to see reduced home values, problems in the school districts and increase police presence. It is necessary to communicate with each other, look out for each other, and report suspicious activity. Also remember to teach our children who they should and should not be friends with, or associate with. Minimizing criminal activity within our communities is a goal we all look to help facilitate.