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CRUSADE IN ACTION - GUIDES TO FORMING A CRUSADE AGAINST CRIME

NCJ Number
32633
Author(s)
ANON
Date Published
Unknown
Length
23 pages
Annotation
BASED ON THE EXPERIENCES OF THE WOMEN'S CRUSADE AGAINST CRIME, A ST. LOUIS ORGANIZATION OF SEVERAL THOUSAND VOLUNTEERS BANDED TOGETHER FOR THE PURPOSE OF FIGHTING CRIME AND IMPROVING THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM.
Abstract
THE GUIDE IS DESIGNED FOR USE BY GROUPS OF WOMEN CITIZENS. DISCUSSED ARE METHODS OF FORMING A CITIZEN ORGANIZATION, WORKING WITH THE POLICE, SETTING UP A COURT-WATCHING PROGRAM, ACTIVATING WOMEN IN CORRECTIONS, AND DEVELOPING A PATTERN FOR JUVENILE ACTION.