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Crime Prevention: The British Experience (From Geography of Crime, P 315-330, 1989, David J Evans and David T Herbert, eds. -- See NCJ-124763)

NCJ Number
124777
Author(s)
G Laycock; K Heal
Date Published
1989
Length
16 pages
Annotation
This analysis of developments in crime prevention in England and Wales during the last 10 years and of probable future trends concludes that crime prevention efforts must overcome several difficulties if prevention is to become a more permanent part of society's response to crime.
Abstract
Crime prevention began receiving increasing emphasis in the late 1970's as a result of several factors, including the strain on the formal criminal justice system and research showing the limited effectiveness of policing and sentencing as a means of controlling crime. In addition, research showed that much crime could easily be prevented by blocking opportunities. Thus, starting in 1982 crime prevention became a growing activity at the national level. Private businesses and voluntary agencies have also become involved in promoting crime prevention. In addition, local police are increasingly involved in providing the public with advice on crime prevention. Success will require a clearer idea of how policies in such areas as health, education, and housing affect local crime patterns. 18 references.