This population already had issues such as crime, poverty and unemployment in the city from which they came. When evacuees relocated to Houston these problems were simply brought with them and they were magnified because of the circumstances surrounding the relocation. Conclusion

The purpose of this discussion was to examine the impact of citizen displacement on cities such as Houston and San Antonio, Texas. In particular we focused on the rising violent crime rate in Houston and the theory that may explain why there has been such a significant increase in the amount of crime in the area. We found that the theory of social disorganization provides a clear explanation for the increase in crime that has occurred in Houston following Hurricane Katrina and the relocation of thousands of people to the city of Houston. As it relates to social disorganization theory this influx of new people many of them poor caused an increase in crime. This increase in crime occurred because or newly arriving migrants tend to find the cheapest housing available which tends to be in areas already having high crime rates. This theory also contends that cultural differences can...

Overall is evident that residential instability, a rapid increase in the population, economic status, cultural differences, an existing crime element and the trauma associated with the hurricane has all contributed to the rise in crime rates in Houston following Hurricane Katrina.
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