Cocooning is a crime prevention strategy to protect against repeat residential burglary, Singapore

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Cocooning is a crime prevention strategy to protect against repeat residential burglary. One of the theories inspiring cocooning is the rational choice theory. Explain rational choice theory. Discuss the application of rational choice theory to cocooning and whether cocooning is an effective strategy in preventing repeat residential burglary. This would mean that you have to address the following: 1. Explain what cocooning means as a crime prevention strategy in relation to residential burglary 2. Explain the rational choice theory 3. Discuss how rational choice theory is useful in understanding cocooning 4. Conclude whether cocooning is a successful crime prevention strategy in preventing repeat residential burglary