Which of the Following Is NOT a Latent Consequence of Target

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a latent consequence of target hardening?

A) Because the wealthy are protected from crime, there is a declining interest in understanding the causes of crime.
B) Criminals target less affluent areas that cannot afford the protective measures to combat crime.
C) A "fortress mentality" develops among the wealthy to shield them from criminals.
D) The crime rates against the poor and the wealthy widen, with the burden of crime falling disproportionately on the poor.
E) Target hardening fixes the underlying causes of crime.