Kelly Butte Natural Area

(Portland)
Introduction (Overall body structure of Kelly Butte Park)

This natural region, known as Kelly Butte, is known for pioneer Clinton Kelly, who

established this gift land claim east of the Willamette River in the 1840s. Kelly Butte Natural Area

is a six-mile-southeast-of-Downtown Portland Park located close to the roundabout of Powell

Boulevard and Interstate 205. The 23-acre region is a component of the vanished Boring Lava

Field, a volcanic area of roughly 32 cones surrounded by a 21-kilometer radius of Kelly Butte.

Kelly Butte, known after a pioneer family, was designated as a recreational area in the 1890s after

the Portland City Council accepted an appeal and pledged to fund its establishment. While sections

of Kelly Butte have traditionally been utilized for leisure, the region also has contained a quarry,

a prison, a quarantine hospital, a police gun range, a civil defense facility, an emergency services

report center, and a water storing tank.

An initial component of this criminological problem is how criminal chances show

themselves within an individual's social and economic environment. Criminals will make decisions

based on the availability (or lack thereof) of specific opportunities for criminal activity in each

setting. For instance, a purse left out in the open rather than in a concealed compartment is an

enticing target for thieves (Palmer et al., 2002).

Well-planned crime prevention strategies can reduce crime and the number of people who

become victims. These strategies also make communities safer and contribute to the economic

growth of a nation. Effective and accountable crime prevention would be advantageous for all

citizens. Over time, crime's financial and social costs will diminish, including those borne by the

formal justice system.

Theoretical Overview (Subsection Portion along with the Bases of the theories and use of the

theories to prevent crime with other people's perspectives)

I shall use these two to analyze the crime rate and its prevention process; Rational Choice

Theory & Geometry of Crime.

The central tenet of rational choice theory is that individuals' decisions affect society.

According to the theory, individuals have preferences among the options available. It is believed

to be a universal and ever-changing trend. According to this perspective, individuals always choose

what is best for themselves. Before deciding, individuals consider a variety of factors. Given that

everyone has different preferences, it is difficult to recommend what they should purchase.

The crime pattern theory combines three major environmental criminology schools of

thought into a single theory. Crime and victimization are related to our destinations and travel

routes (Block & Block, 1995).

According to rational choice theory in criminology, individuals are utilitarian actors who

weigh the advantages and disadvantages of various means of achieving their objectives. Cornish

and Clarke devised this plan to encourage people to consider how to prevent certain crimes.

Regarding the Criminal Mindset, We find it hard to believe that some crimes result from rational

decision-making, so discussing the theory of rationality and crime can evoke strong emotions.

Most people perceive property crimes as sensible - someone may need money or stuff, and theft is

a way to obtain them.

 Figure Crime Prevention Approach

People will adjust to non-criminal activities in this general paradigm by rewarding good

conduct, decreasing the advantages of crime, and partially removing specific enforcement. It is

seen on the left side of the flowchart above. This type of crime prevention does not focus on a

single issue but on a societal level - it is a "generic" crime prevention method (Andresen & Kinney,

2012).

Crime Prevention Approaches (Key Recommendations along with the limitations in

approaching the theories on it)

Although RCT has several implications for crime control and prevention, two stand out:

Increasing the Crime Costs

The obvious solution to the crime problem is to make the penalties for breaking the law (such as

being apprehended and sentenced) so severe that the potential benefits of doing so cannot outweigh

them.
Reducing Criminal Advantages

The second way to reduce RCT and geometry-related crime are to make it less profitable. This

practice is known as "hardening the target." Theft can be deterred by installing an alarm system,

using new technology to make car theft more difficult, labeling valuables with permanent

identification tags, etc. According to RCT, the most effective method for reducing and managing

crime is to make it more challenging, time-consuming, and emotionally and monetarily rewarding

for the criminal ( Chris Livesey ShortCusty Crim… n.d.).

Figure Alarm System (Alarm to prevent theft)

It is accomplished through punitive actions (such as incarceration, denial of parole, and

longer prison sentences) and situational crime prevention techniques that reduce the likelihood of

crime. The concept that offenders make rudimentary judgments about the costs and advantages of

committing the crime and that they may be discouraged by environmental modifications to

diminish criminal chances is at the heart of rational choice theory and situational crime prevention

(U.S. Department of Justice).

 They discover a definite geographical pattern of car theft at the state, county, and city

levels. Block and colleagues utilize the location quotient to illustrate the relevance of proximity to

the US-Portland and borders in analyzing the trend of car theft for export.

Case Study Overview (Location of the Area along with its images and further the things or

steps to take to prevent crime rather than the assumptions)

Kelly Butte Natural Area comprises a 23-acre municipal park in southeast Portland, Oregon, east

of Interstate 205.

Figure Mapping View of the Kelly Butte Natural Area (Park)

After that, statistics on crime causes and prevention are discussed:

Source: Butte Valley, American Community Survey data collected between 2016 and 2021

by the U.S. Census Bureau provide C.A. facts and statistics (ACS).

According to statistical data, the unemployment rate is rising as the population grows, and

the crime rate is rising as well, increasing by up to 15% more than in California, which is larger

than the Kelly butte area.

Steps to take to prevent crime in Kelly butte natural area:

• To improve the rural area justice system.
• Inducing the alarm systems too.
• Increasing the employment of the youth there.
• Reduction in the advantages of the crime there.
• The city's program to combat homelessness and urban camping would step in, and so on.
 Figure Kelly Butte Natural Area

Theoretical Connections (Direct link between the theories and the location of the Kelly Butte

National View)

There is no doubt, however, that the Rational Choice theory and its related concepts, such

as Broken Windows and Routine Activities, have influenced a vast array of strategies and tactics

for preventing crime in different contexts:

If criminal behavior was a rational choice involving individuals weighing the benefits and

costs of breaking the law in a specific environment, then modifying the physical environment to

make crime more difficult and costly would, at best, prevent crime and, at worst, significantly

reduce its likelihood (Brantingham et al., 2008). Regarding the rational one:

Two young guys were detained late Monday night after allegedly shooting a pistol in the

Kelly Butte natural area around 2016. According to Portland Police, police responded to the area

after receiving several reports of the shooting.

Police observed three individuals fleeing the scene and discovered a bag containing a pistol

grip shotgun and a spent round. As part of the inquiry, they arrested 19-year-old Ronald Nelson,
who had thrown away the bag, and 20-year-old Ronald Sprigner Jr.Both were arrested and placed

in the Multnomah County Jail on suspicion of unauthorized use of a weapon.

Conclusion

Well-organized crime impediment policies diminish delinquency and persecution, increase

community security, and support the nation's long-term progress. The most effective method for

stopping crime is to instill positive ethical norms in developing children's growth, ensuring they

mature into ethically honest adults who will not deploy in illegal behavior. Effective and prudent

crime prevention is advantageous for all citizens. Long-term benefits include reduced formal

criminal justice system costs and other societal costs associated with crime.
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Question & Answers

Technical Specifications and Structure:

• Did you choose two appropriate peer-reviewed journal articles?

Yes, in terms of security and crime prevention publications, Brantingham and Wilian address

preventative tactics in addition to crime.

• Is it the appropriate length (5-7 pages double spaced), with appropriate font

size (11 or 12 pt) and margins (1 inch)?

The main body of the report is almost equivalent to 7 pages; additional pages include the

conclusion and references, and the questioning process is concluded while keeping the font

size, spacing, and margin in mind.

• Does it include a strong introduction, including opening and thesis statement

(or a general statement that tells the reader what your paper will discuss)?

Does your paper contain an appropriate body that follows the path laid out in

your introduction? Does it include a strong conclusion, representing and

wrapping up arguments?

In terms of crime prevention, I have used strong recommendations and strong

conclusions, as well as some instances, for better analyses and conclusions of the crime

prevention approach.

Do you include a structured reference page, and appropriate in-text

citations throughout? Is the paper clear and focused? Does it flow well

between sections? Is there evidence of sound editing and proofreading -

appropriate spelling, punctuation, paragraph structure?

According to the standards, I cited too many distinct sources for books, journals, data
 collecting, news channels, and websites, as well as proofreading and grammatical checking.

Content Details:

• Do you clearly and completely describe your theories of choice?

Yes, per the criteria, I have clearly explained the rational and geometrical ones and the

preventative techniques for their analysis and implementation.

• Do you clearly explore how each theory applies to the case study area (as

derived from your recent journal articles?) Have you added depth and

insight, connecting your work to core course concepts?

Yes, I used different journal areas to cover the deficiencies of the case study reviews. In the

end, I completed all of the requirements after collecting and analyzing the data and statistics, as

shown above, and their effects.

Case Study:

• Did you select an appropriate case study area? Did you provide clear descriptions

of the case study area, including the environment and surroundings?

Yes, after selecting the location, I quickly explained it, and then the things that we will favor are

also explained preferentially to end the findings.

• Did you provide a clear description of the crime/disorder concerns within your case

study area? Do you make clear connections between your case study and both

theories?

Yes, I briefly explained the theories' foundations and then the prevention techniques related to

the theories to prevent crime in that area.

• Do you appropriately apply environmental modification or crime prevention

strategies? Have you incorporated appropriate images/figures to supplement case

 study description? Have you successfully incorporated these figures into your

work?

Yes, as with the correct application of the theories, I used preventive and modification approaches

using different terms. I also utilized diagrams and data analysis tools to cross the relevant terms to

benefit the Kelly butte natural region.

• Have you included critical insights and depth into your work?

Yes, I have done an in-depth view of techniques and the prevention results by using

different areas and techniques and different studies of other people.