NCJ Number
74401
Date Published
1980
Length
91 pages
Annotation
This packet of crime prevention information for senior citizens contains brochures on home locks, car and home protection, identifying property against theft, personal safety and other topics.
Abstract
The first brochure explains the property engraving program, covers reasons for participating, suggests keeping inventories of possessions, and gives instructions for engraving. The second action guide covers home security. It includes a home security checklist and lists actions to take to reduce the risk of burglary. A third action guide discusses neighborhood watch, a system of community organization fostering awareness of neighborhood activity, and gives instructions on organizing such a watch. An action guide on personal safety recommends common sense as the best guide to avoiding injury due to crime and lists safety tips that reduce vulnerability and encourage awareness of surroundings. A publication on sexual assault prevention deals with rape and elderly women. An action guide on con games lists reasons persons become victims, describes some common con games, and lists organizations which handle complaints about fraudulent schemes. A pamphlet on prevention of auto theft and describes inexpensive protective steps, while a pamphlet on crime reporting discusses using 911 emergency telephone systems and giving physical descriptions of criminals. Additional action guides discuss the criminal justice system and older persons, home locks, and the scope of victimization of the elderly. A crime prevention survey, guide for use of the action guides, charts, illustrations, and references are included.