Pad2 by https://padlet.com/tshaw51/w6qqqr0l8q9i Sport spaces, Events and crime, Rehabilitation, Crime prevention and sport. en-us 2018-01-18 04:05:21 UTC 2018-02-02 04:02:39 UTC hello@padlet.com tshaw51 https://padlet.com/tshaw51/w6qqqr0l8q9i/wish/222295228 This article critically examines and highlights the positive role that sport plays in conjunction with crime prevention. Provided evidence leads us to acknowledge the potential in crime reduction when sport is positively connected within the social fabric of groups and communities. Furthermore, emphasises the hardships felt throughout aboriginal communities, which raises the idea that lack of funding, design and social isolation can have a reverse effect in the context of crime prevention.

]]> 2018-01-18 04:12:37 UTC https://padlet.com/tshaw51/w6qqqr0l8q9i/wish/222295228 tshaw51 https://padlet.com/tshaw51/w6qqqr0l8q9i/wish/222299260 Ultimately sport and physical activity has the ability to improve the overall quality of life and act as an agent for reducing crime due to principles of character building and alienation. In connection with the criminal justice system is conveyed as an essential building block for crime prevention. It empowers the athlete to take on a more dynamic way of thinking allowing them to negotiate around decisions that may lead to alienation within society. ]]> 2018-01-18 04:52:34 UTC https://padlet.com/tshaw51/w6qqqr0l8q9i/wish/222299260 tshaw51 https://padlet.com/tshaw51/w6qqqr0l8q9i/wish/222300644 Evidence suggests that to take full advantage of the potential contribution of sport and physical activity programs in preventing or reducing crime and other anti-social behaviours, program administrators must seek to integrate with aspects such as: Family, Individual, ]]> 2018-01-18 05:11:37 UTC https://padlet.com/tshaw51/w6qqqr0l8q9i/wish/222300644 tshaw51 https://padlet.com/tshaw51/w6qqqr0l8q9i/wish/222301595 Sports related targeted interventions can make a contribution in reducing crime within targeted groups and communities.]]> 2018-01-18 05:27:10 UTC https://padlet.com/tshaw51/w6qqqr0l8q9i/wish/222301595 tshaw51 https://padlet.com/tshaw51/w6qqqr0l8q9i/wish/222302102 2018-01-18 05:33:27 UTC https://padlet.com/tshaw51/w6qqqr0l8q9i/wish/222302102 tshaw51 https://padlet.com/tshaw51/w6qqqr0l8q9i/wish/222302529 Over the course of the readings and my own overall assessment of the correlation between crime prevention and sport, it is clearly visible that sport within rehabilitation can not be the sole facet behind a reduction in recidivism rates. Sport in conjunction with crime prevention programs can be utilised to enhance individuals through leaderships roles, self worth, pride and respect. Presenting a vast array of positive benefits enabling feelings of self empowerment encouraging user responsibility.

Prison can present a critical opportunity to engage with offenders through interventions and programming, reoffending rates among those released from prison remain stubbornly high. Sport can be a means through which to engage with even the most challenging and complex individuals caught up in a cycle of offending and imprisonment, by offering an alternative means of excitement and risk taking to that gained through engaging in offending behaviour, or by providing an alternative social network and access to positive role models.]]> 2018-01-18 05:39:30 UTC https://padlet.com/tshaw51/w6qqqr0l8q9i/wish/222302529 tshaw51 https://padlet.com/tshaw51/w6qqqr0l8q9i/wish/222305235 2018-01-18 06:10:32 UTC https://padlet.com/tshaw51/w6qqqr0l8q9i/wish/222305235 tshaw51 https://padlet.com/tshaw51/w6qqqr0l8q9i/wish/222305360 Cited above, a recent study from England found that juveniles under the age of 18, maintained significantly higher reoffending rates even with tailored sport orientated crime prevention initiatives.]]> 2018-01-18 06:11:56 UTC https://padlet.com/tshaw51/w6qqqr0l8q9i/wish/222305360 tshaw51 https://padlet.com/tshaw51/w6qqqr0l8q9i/wish/222305702 2018-01-18 06:15:58 UTC https://padlet.com/tshaw51/w6qqqr0l8q9i/wish/222305702 tshaw51 https://padlet.com/tshaw51/w6qqqr0l8q9i/wish/222306573 2018-01-18 06:26:28 UTC https://padlet.com/tshaw51/w6qqqr0l8q9i/wish/222306573 tshaw51 https://padlet.com/tshaw51/w6qqqr0l8q9i/wish/222307910 Throughout areas of rural Australia which are socially stratified that lack enhanced funding and Government services could a multi-agency approach to crime prevention be advantageous.

It is believed that active engagement in sport and recreational activities, or development programs is a way to promote positive life choices.]]> 2018-01-18 06:39:30 UTC https://padlet.com/tshaw51/w6qqqr0l8q9i/wish/222307910 tshaw51 https://padlet.com/tshaw51/w6qqqr0l8q9i/wish/222311425 2018-01-18 07:07:03 UTC https://padlet.com/tshaw51/w6qqqr0l8q9i/wish/222311425 tshaw51 https://padlet.com/tshaw51/w6qqqr0l8q9i/wish/222311583 2018-01-18 07:08:29 UTC https://padlet.com/tshaw51/w6qqqr0l8q9i/wish/222311583 tshaw51 https://padlet.com/tshaw51/w6qqqr0l8q9i/wish/222406797 Sport and architecture are two elements of contemporary life which maintain a broad impact upon the world around us. The role architecture plays in shaping buildings and societies has occupied historians for centuries. Likewise, the cultural, economic, and political importance of sport is the subject of sustained academic inquiry. When sport and architecture converge, as in the 2012 London Olympics or the 2014 World Cup in Brazil, then the impact of these two forms of social activity is redoubled. 

When a city is chosen to host the Olympics, the country’s government usually shells out hundreds of millions to build extravagant venues for the athletes and fans.

]]> 2018-01-18 13:32:52 UTC https://padlet.com/tshaw51/w6qqqr0l8q9i/wish/222406797 tshaw51 https://padlet.com/tshaw51/w6qqqr0l8q9i/wish/222410735 Highlighted within lecture week 12. The Brazilian Government has spent almost 25 million dollars on preparation surrounding the Olympics. Countries that via to host the Olympics do so with the overall intention to improve international ties, stimulate economic growth, lower crime rates, enhance self image and regenerate urban areas. Although contains traces of mixed emotions due to the extreme amount of drug allegations, security and infrastructure issues that may result.  ]]> 2018-01-18 13:43:39 UTC https://padlet.com/tshaw51/w6qqqr0l8q9i/wish/222410735 tshaw51 https://padlet.com/tshaw51/w6qqqr0l8q9i/wish/222421911 The World Cup has also proved a distraction and provoked anger from those who believe resources have been diverted from public services to prepare for the unprecedented back-to-back hosting of the world's two biggest sporting events.]]> 2018-01-18 14:08:28 UTC https://padlet.com/tshaw51/w6qqqr0l8q9i/wish/222421911 tshaw51 https://padlet.com/tshaw51/w6qqqr0l8q9i/wish/222426336 It has been well documented in the past with special mention to the games that took place in Atlanta 1996, Athens 2004, Turin 2006, London 2012 and Sochi 2014 that countries emphasis self image on the international sporting stage and deduct funding from areas and services that immensely require it but also equates for criminal activity to fluctuate. 

All have portrayed pre game concerns over lacklustre venues, terrorists threats and opportunities, incomplete infrastructure, excessive doping and substance abuse scandals, security declines, major corruption accusations. 

Raising serious questions about countries employing all there financial assets to exhibit themselves. For example in Athens's, Greece's subsequent economic woes led some to question whether the $11billion Olympic investment was a factor. 

]]> 2018-01-18 14:17:28 UTC https://padlet.com/tshaw51/w6qqqr0l8q9i/wish/222426336 tshaw51 https://padlet.com/tshaw51/w6qqqr0l8q9i/wish/222439387 Corruption plagues sporting events on the global stage from Russia to Brazil, as miniscule drug tests were carried out.]]> 2018-01-18 14:40:43 UTC https://padlet.com/tshaw51/w6qqqr0l8q9i/wish/222439387 tshaw51 https://padlet.com/tshaw51/w6qqqr0l8q9i/wish/222453380 The 2018 Commonwealth Games which is set to be held on the Gold Coast preparation can be alluded to as revolutionary as gender equality had been prioritised. Highlighted by the notion of sport this vivid shift in gender powered relations have contributed to a somewhat more reformist and evolutionary aspect of directed change. Gender equality is a very sensitive subject that challenges not only institutional but hierarchical practise and ideologies. This more modern preparation is a way of reducing imbalances of women and transgender individuals never before seen in the sporting world.]]> 2018-01-18 15:06:34 UTC https://padlet.com/tshaw51/w6qqqr0l8q9i/wish/222453380 Olympic infrastructure put to good use post games tshaw51 https://padlet.com/tshaw51/w6qqqr0l8q9i/wish/222654884 From elite athletes of the world to members of the general public. Cities Such as Japan and Rio are utilizing the games for legacy purposes and are planning strategies which will all for a successful transition from the Olympic to the post Olympic games period. Legacies will remain unique and individualised where society can benefit from the unplanned excessive infrastructural avalanche every day instead of it becoming dilapidated and run down.

An Olympic legacy is the process of social construction that aims to forge changes in attitudes and behaviours among people and organisations. 

]]> 2018-01-18 23:58:57 UTC https://padlet.com/tshaw51/w6qqqr0l8q9i/wish/222654884 tshaw51 https://padlet.com/tshaw51/w6qqqr0l8q9i/wish/222655334 2018-01-19 00:04:24 UTC https://padlet.com/tshaw51/w6qqqr0l8q9i/wish/222655334 tshaw51 https://padlet.com/tshaw51/w6qqqr0l8q9i/wish/222656614 A fundamental way to protect the thousands of spectators at a major sporting event is the process of risk auditing. Under the notion of "duty of care" this is ideal in shielding a vast number of patrons who attend large sporting spectacles. Large concerts such as Eminem, Katy Perry or Taylor Swift large accumulations of risk auditing initiated in an attempt to diverge potential danger from occurring whether that be accidental events or criminal ideals.]]> 2018-01-19 00:17:14 UTC https://padlet.com/tshaw51/w6qqqr0l8q9i/wish/222656614 tshaw51 https://padlet.com/tshaw51/w6qqqr0l8q9i/wish/222657950 2018-01-19 00:31:50 UTC https://padlet.com/tshaw51/w6qqqr0l8q9i/wish/222657950 tshaw51 https://padlet.com/tshaw51/w6qqqr0l8q9i/wish/222659570 Relevant crime stats illustrated below reveal a staggering trend in inclining crime rates that transpire when a home game occurs rather then away game.]]> 2018-01-19 00:50:25 UTC https://padlet.com/tshaw51/w6qqqr0l8q9i/wish/222659570 tshaw51 https://padlet.com/tshaw51/w6qqqr0l8q9i/wish/222660277 E-Sports or online gaming is quickly becoming a new multi facet of sports crime. Although still to be recognised as a official sport online gaming attracts attention on a global scale, ultimately meaning it is largely unregulated and a prime arena for corruption, doping and cheating to unfold.

It has been well documented that an astounding number of "professional" gamers have been caught attempting to gain an edge of the competition, promoting integrity through player development is vital.]]> 2018-01-19 00:57:58 UTC https://padlet.com/tshaw51/w6qqqr0l8q9i/wish/222660277 tshaw51 https://padlet.com/tshaw51/w6qqqr0l8q9i/wish/222662318 After the recent Adderall doping scandal, it was revealed players within a recognised Halo tournament for various amounts of prize money were found guilty of "feeding kills" to fellow players to allow them to win, governing officials since then have taken a hardliner stance in expelling cheating and doping from the virtual sporting world.]]> 2018-01-19 01:18:42 UTC https://padlet.com/tshaw51/w6qqqr0l8q9i/wish/222662318 tshaw51 https://padlet.com/tshaw51/w6qqqr0l8q9i/wish/222663161 This well written article gives a detailed insight into the virtual world of E-sports and online gaming. Listing the challenges in relation to such a broad unregulated arena in relation to max fixing, doping and channels of corruption to flow ]]> 2018-01-19 01:26:33 UTC https://padlet.com/tshaw51/w6qqqr0l8q9i/wish/222663161 tshaw51 https://padlet.com/tshaw51/w6qqqr0l8q9i/wish/227356390 2018-02-02 03:41:21 UTC https://padlet.com/tshaw51/w6qqqr0l8q9i/wish/227356390 tshaw51 https://padlet.com/tshaw51/w6qqqr0l8q9i/wish/227356453 Recent surges in Esports popularity raises multiple questions regarding participant moral and ethical conduct.

Esports events pack out huge stadiums and is watched globally by thousands of people generating millions of dollars which is expected to surpass $1.4 billion by the end of 2020.

The first recorded case was uncovered in South Korea when a professional StarCraft player was caught throwing games for financial gain. 

Due to serious lack of regulation players can be paid to "under preform"

In 2014 several players on Counterstrike, a shooter game, used skins to bet against themselves and deliberately lost, making more than the prize money. 




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