NCJ Number
83524
Date Published
1980
Length
30 pages
Annotation
The crime prevention program which operated for 2 years in Salt Lake City under a LEAA grant was evaluated concerning its effectiveness in achieving 13 objectives.
Abstract
Information was gathered by reviewing records, interviewing agency heads and other important individuals, telephone surveys, and personal observation of printed materials developed and disseminated by the project. Findings revealed that the program generally met or exceeded the grant's objectives. For example, over the 2 years, a comprehensive citizen's crime watch program involving over 25,000 residents was organized. Citizens and businesses received the chance to interact with local law enforcement agencies in a positive and constructive manner. Five hundred low-income persons and senior citizens were able to buy deadbolt locks at reduced rates or to receive free deadbolt locks. Women throughout the State of Utah received traning in self-protection and follow-up treatment for rape through the rape crisis center. Project Youth Pride reduced to 40 percent the recidivism rate of juvenile offenders with high recidivism rates. If a grant is received in the future, activities should include the development of a comprehensive plan for data collection, the establishment of clear lines of authority, and more extensive advertising of the program. Diverse activities such as the rape crisis center and a school program should not be funded under one grant. Additional recommendations and data tables are provided. (Author summary modified)