NCJ Number
37761
Date Published
1976
Length
158 pages
Annotation
PROCEEDINGS OF THIS COUNCIL OF EUROPE CONFERENCE ON ACCESS TO RELIABLE INFORMATION ON THE EXTENT AND FORMS OF CRIME.
Abstract
THE TEXTS OF THREE REPORTS PRESENTED AT THE COLLOQUIUM ARE REPRODUCED. THESE PAPERS DISCUSS THE SHORTCOMINGS, WEAKNESSES, AND USES OF CRIME STATISTICS; IMPROVEMENTS TO CRIME STATISTICS; AND VICTIMIZATION RESEARCH AND MEANS OTHER THAN CRIME STATISTICS TO PROVIDE DATA ON CRIMINALITY. APPENDED MATERIALS INCLUDE A PAPER ON THE PROBLEMS OF RESEACH ON HIDDEN DELINQUENCY, THE COLLOQUIUM PROGRAM, AND A LIST OF PARTICIPANTS.