Crime scrIpt
A script-theoretic approach offers a way of generating, organizing and systematizing knowledge about the procedural aspects and procedural requirements of crime commission.
Cornish (1994)
WHAT YOU WILL FIND ON THIS SITE
A journey from beginner to expert
Intro to crime scripting and analysis
This is the ideal place to start if you are new to crime scripting and analysis.
Basic techniques
Learn how to generate and analyse crime scripts with our suite of short tutorials.
Advanced techniques
Ever wondered how to create the perfect script? This section contains tips on advanced topics.
Repository of scripts
Discover a multitude of crime scripts in various domains (theft, sex crime, wildlife crime…)
BASIC TECHNIQUES
How to…
Embark on a transformative journey with our suite of video tutorials.
Formulate your problem
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Extract information
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Visualise the script
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CASE STUDIES
Art vandalism
One offender
Phone theft
One offender – One victim
ATM fraud
Multiple offenders – One victim
FAQs
What is a crime script?
A model that represents a crime event as a chronological sequence of actions that occur before, during and after the main criminal act.
Where do crime scripts originate from?
Derek Cornish, a hero of mine, introduced scripts to environmental criminology in 1994. The concept was originally proposed by Schank and Abelson in 1977.
Why is crime scripting useful?
It encourages you to be very specific about what happens during the crime event. The generic structure of crime scripts also makes you more likely to notice knowledge gaps.
How do I start with the scripting process?
This website contains tutorials for everyone, from beginner level to expert levels.
ConsultaNCY
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