NCJ Number
7478
Journal
Criminal Law Bulletin Volume: 8 Issue: 6 Dated: (JULY/AUGUST 1972) Pages: 514-538
Date Published
1972
Length
25 pages
Annotation
REVIEW OF PREVIOUS RESEARCH, INDICATING THE LACK OF CRIME DETERRENCE KNOWLEDGE AND PROPOSING AREAS MOST APT TO PROVIDE REWARDING RESULTS FROM EMPIRICAL STUDY.
Abstract
ONE REASON FOR LACK OF KNOWLEDGE MAY WELL BE THE AVOIDANCE OF ATTEMPTS TO CONSTRUCT A SOPHISTICATED TYPOLOGY OF DETERRENCE. OTHER PROBLEMS IN DETERRENCE RESEARCH ARE THE EFFECTS OF CRIME DISPLACEMENT OR ESCALATION FOLLOWING THE INTRODUCTION OF DETERRENT MEASURES, AND ETHICAL ISSUES POSED BY DETERRENCE. PREVENTION AND CONTROL TECHNIQUES WHICH MERIT EVALUATION INCLUDE NEIGHBORHOOD SECURITY PROGRAMS, BUILDING SECURITY, LIGHTING PROGRAMS, AIR SURVEILLANCE, AND POLICE PATROL STRATEGIES. (AUTHOR ABSTRACT MODIFIED)