NCJ Number
39053
Journal
Police Chief Volume: 44 Issue: 2 Dated: (FEBRUARY 1977) Pages: 60-61
Date Published
1977
Length
2 pages
Annotation
ARTICLE EXPLAINS DEVELOPMENT OF A HOME SECURITY PROGRAM FOR SENIOR CITIZENS IN ST. LOUIS.
Abstract
THIS ARTICLE ILLUSTRATES THE EXTREME HARDSHIPS THAT BURGLARIES CAN HAVE ON SENIOR CITIZENS. IT OUTLINES THE FORMATION OF A PROGRAM, FUNDED BY THE NATIONAL COUNCIL ON AGING, TO HELP SENIOR CITIZENS TAKE PHYSICAL STEPS TO SECURE THEIR HOMES. THE ARTICLE ALSO EXPLAINS THAT THE FUNDING WAS USED TO IMPROVE AND REPAIR SENIOR CITIZEN CENTERS, AND TO HELP THE ELDERLY IN OTHER WAYS....BS