Description of Problems and Technologies
Crime has a detrimental impact on economic performance because it impedes investment processes, diminishes company competitiveness, and redistributes resources, all of which contribute to uncertainty and inefficiency. Therefore, as one of the socioeconomic issues, I would like to mention crime in Japan. Modern criminal policy in Japan is controlled, and its performance is evaluated in light of the unique conditions of law enforcement operations (Socioeconomic Problems, n. d.).
However, against the backdrop of a large fall in crime, the trend of increasing recidivism attracts attention to itself. It has risen from 14 to 51% in the previous 15 years, and this trend is expected to continue (Koike et al., 2022). The severity of the situation was also reflected in the fact that more than 6,500 people released from jails each year had no place to live, and hence, one-third of them returned to prison within a maximum of two years (Koike et al., 2022). In recent years, the authorities have undertaken attempts to minimize recidivism rates with the support of the community and a rising army of volunteers, but the increased complexity of economic difficulties has rendered these efforts ineffective.
This is especially obvious in the growth in recidivism among the oldest age groups; without family support, housing, or employment, they re-offend the same shoplifting offense. Their actions suggest a wish to return to jail, where they will be supplied with shelter and food. Recidivism is becoming an increasingly critical issue as the population ages.
Another troubling trend is the annual growth in domestic violence. For the 12th year in a row, there has been a rise in domestic violence arrests. Its victims were mostly women and children. According to a Ministry of Welfare investigation, 73 children died as a result of maltreatment in Japan between 2018 and early 2019 (Koike et al., 2022). In addition, child abuse deaths increased to 833 in 15 years, with 47.4% of the instances involving infants under the age of one (Koike et al., 2022). Thus, women and children, who are mostly located in rural areas, are the primary victims of this problem.
The costs associated with implementing the technology solution are socioeconomic and include economic costs, human suffering, and lives lost. Digital technology has become an indispensable component of everyday life. The advancement of new technologies has a favorable influence not only on the 1T sphere but also on all aspects of human existence, including education, research, medicine, and agriculture (the list goes on and on). Throughout the epidemic, humanity also realized the importance of digital technologies, especially in the period of self-isolation when people could only connect with the outside world via technology (Ciccarelli, 2021).
As a result, governments pledged in the Kyoto Declaration to ensure that law enforcement, criminal justice, and other relevant institutions make effective and appropriate use of new and sophisticated technology in the fight against crime. Additionally, they emphasized how crucial it is to put in place appropriate and efficient controls to stop the exploitation and misuse of those technologies in this regard (Koike et al., 2022). Crime countermeasures, crime forecasting, crime prevention, criminological profiling, the application of artificial intelligence in adjudication, and genetic registration are the primary areas of progress in digital criminology. These technical solutions are relatively expensive, yet they are efficient in preventing crime in Japan. Therefore, the social costs of putting the technological solution into practice include monetary losses, misery caused to people, and loss of life.
Cycle and Model Applications
The hype cycle is a Gartner-created representation of the excitement and development of technology over time. When this cycle is applied to anti-crime technologies, it might be inferred that once a device is developed, its popularity reaches a pinnacle of exaggerated expectations. It then falls into a trough of disappointment, climbs the slope of enlightenment, and emerges on a plateau of production (Ciccarelli, 2021). There was a flurry of enthusiasm regarding the new technology and its possible consequences. Teams have become obsessed with these technologies and are frequently dissatisfied with the results. This occurred because the technology was not yet mature enough or the applications had not yet been considered (Ciccarelli, 2021). After some time, the capabilities of the technology developed, as did the number of practical applications, and teams were eventually able to become productive.
Using the 6 Ds of disruption model to the technology produced in Kyoto, it can be deduced that as soon as the technology was digitized, it began to increase exponentially, similar to the expansion of computing. The growth rate was first moderate but then rose. In the third phase, digital technology became not only cost-effective but also efficient. According to the model’s fourth stage, the advancement of digital technology begins to remove money from the current equation (Verschuur et al., 2020). More attention has been placed on software enhancements. Software is getting less expensive than hardware. This was followed by a significant decline in tangible items. Millions of individuals can access something once it is totally digital, but this is not a cause for alarm. This is why strong instruments are not confined to the world’s super-rich and powerful countries.
Impact on Sustainable Development
As a worldwide trend, sustainable development entails the development of new means of human development, the provision of comfortable and safe living circumstances, and the preservation and care of natural resources and biocenosis. The notion of social ecology, which blends sustainable development with concern for city safety, includes the preservation of distinctive local customs as well as assistance for local communities. In general, the creation of comfortable and secure urban environments, the development of secure and user-friendly building techniques, and the use of safe materials, all of which are part of the theory of crime prevention through architecture and environmental design, are in line with sustainable development (Koike et al., 2022).
The application of technology to combat crime will aid in the reduction of its manifestations and the prevention of its effects. This will allow Japan to maintain its long-term economic growth without being impeded by social unrest. Authorities and authorities will be able to concentrate their efforts on more pressing concerns, and technology will assist in dealing with crime more promptly and efficiently.
Transnational Corporation Assistance
Asia Crime Prevention Foundation (ACPF) is a corporation that may aid in the battle against crime by utilizing technology. It helps to improve international collaboration by supporting the work of the United Nations Asia and Far East Institute for the Prevention of Crime and the Treatment of Offenders. ACPF contributes to the enhancement of The UNAFEI’s worldwide training courses and seminars (Just Another WordPress Site, 2022). Lectures alone will not suffice to really comprehend Japan. ACPF members in Japan offer field tours to local criminal justice agencies as well as cultural contacts to increase participants’ first-hand experience.
Furthermore, as a non-governmental organization to the UN, ACPF is responsible for offering help, cooperating, and developing crime prevention recommendations for the UN by gathering the perspectives of less developed nations and related organizations. Since ACPF has a tremendous reputation, this company’s use of technology will assist in increasing its efficacy. As the efficacy of crime control is increased, Japan’s economy’s sustainable growth will be expedited, which will have a good influence on residents’ lives.
References
Ciccarelli, R. (2021). The dwarf of history. In Labour power: Virtual and actual in digital production (pp. 93-142). Cham: Springer International Publishing. Web.
Socioeconomic Problems (n. d.). Grand Canyon University.
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Koike, J., Ikeda, T., Kuroda, O., Koike, O., Tsuneoka, T., Harima, H., Inamoto, A. & Nakatani, Y. (2022). Characteristics of patients with violent recidivism in the forensic mental health system in Japan. The Journal of Forensic Psychiatry & Psychology, 33(4), 508-527. Web.
Verschuur, J., Koks, E. E., & Hall, J. W. (2020). Port disruptions due to natural disasters: Insights into port and logistics resilience. Transportation Research Part D: Transport and Environment, 85. Web.