A broken window is more than just damaged glass; it signals that an area is not monitored, cared for, or managed. If one window remains broken, it suggests that no one cares, leading to more windows being broken and, eventually, more serious crime [2].
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The "Broken Windows" theory, introduced by social scientists James Q. Wilson and George L. Kelling in 1982, posits that visible signs of crime, anti-social behavior, and civil disorder create an urban environment that encourages further crime and disorder [2]. A broken window is more than just damaged