Team 2 - Hot Topic Conflict Presentation

Description

In the heart of Toronto, an interdisciplinary group of students gathers at a dinner party. The atmosphere is vibrant until a seemingly harmless discussion about the state of crime in the city quickly turns into a heated debate. The room becomes a battleground of perspectives as participants, each from different disciplines – economics, business, project management, and social work – passionately share their views on the root causes and potential solutions to the rising crime rates in Toronto. From an economic and business standpoint, the crime issue in Toronto cannot be solved only by increasing funding for law enforcement. The reasons that drive individuals to commit crimes vary with everyone. As business owners, though, tax-paying citizens don't deserve to be punished for the crimes these lawbreakers commit. The conflict needs to be appropriately managed, which can come from stricter penalties inflicted upon these criminals. A solution won't be found if laws remain as they are now. There needs to be harsher penalties that persuade criminals not to commit felonies to stop the ongoing wastage of money. In social work, crime is seen or viewed as a complex social issue with underlying systemic factors, such as poverty, inequality, and lack of access to resources, contributing to criminal behaviour. Enforcing additional police presence will contribute to solving this problem. It is a systematic problem that will continue to impact those individuals within marginalized communities who have less access to resources and services within the city. Additionally, the impact of the economic state that individuals are finding themselves in is contributing to an increase in crime and violence. Social workers believe incorporating policies and legislation that contribute to and provide opportunities for individuals living below the poverty line will reduce crime. Hence, solutions should address the root causes of crime through holistic approaches or interventions prioritizing social justice, equity, and empowerment.