NCJ Number
40912
Journal
FBI Law Enforcement Bulletin Volume: 46 Issue: 3 Dated: (MARCH 1977) Pages: 3-11
Date Published
1977
Length
9 pages
Annotation
THIS ARTICLE ILLUSTRATES HOW CITIZENS CAN REDUCE CRIME THROUGH LOW-COST, SELF-HELP MEASURES.
Abstract
COMMUNITIES INVOLVED IN THE PROJECT INCLUDED BIRMINGHAM; AL; DEKALB COUNTY, GA; NORFOLK, VA; AND WILMINGTON, DE. THE CRIMES IN THE PROJECT INCLUDED TRAFFICKING IN STOLEN PROPERTY, CRIMES AGAINST YOUTH , AND CRIMES AGAINST WOMEN AND THE ELDERLY. A DEFINITION OF THE CRIME RESISTANCE PROGRAM IS GIVEN, AS WELL AS WHY SUCH PROGRAMS ARE NECESSARY. THE COSTS OF CRIME RESISTANCE ARE EXPLORED, AND THE MANNER IN WHICH THEY RELATE TO THE REST OF THE POLICE DEPARTMENT IS DESCRIBED....BDS