The Power of Social Influence on Crime: How Your Peers Can Shape Criminal Behavior

Criminal groups are trying to influence municipal employees and politicians through harassment and threats. These attempts at influence can be difficult to handle legally, especially at the local level where protection against unauthorized influence is often limited. “These are a few serious incidents, but it is a problem that must be taken seriously,” says Anna Horgby, project manager at the Swedish Council for Crime Prevention.

The Power of Social Influence on Crime: How Your Peers Can Shape Criminal Behavior

Introduction: The Problem Think about this: It’s a Friday night, and you’re hanging out with friends in a quiet park. What starts as a harmless… The post The Power of Social Influence on Crime: How Your Peers Can Shape Criminal Behavior appeared first on GeeksAroundGlobe.