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The Handbook clearly points out that although the literature on crime prevention is voluminous, the social conditions that invoke criminality are resistant to social change. Advocates of crime prevention frequently see its proactive nature to be superior to the reactive stance of typical law enforcement.

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The Handbook clearly points out that although the literature on crime prevention is voluminous, the social conditions that invoke criminality are resistant to social change. The articles repeatedly demand a critical evaluation of prevention theories and programs, and call for accountability within the crime-prevention profession. The collection will serve as a valuable resource for policymakers and practitioners as well as for academics. The volume includes an excellent directory of crime/delinquency-prevention organizations and a supplementary bibliography. ChoiceIn recent years, the idea of prevention as a means of controlling crime has gained unprecedented popularity. Advocates of crime prevention frequently see its proactive nature to be superior to the reactive stance of typical law enforcement. Yet major questions continue to arise about what prevention is, how it can be carried out, to whom it should be directed and where it can best be implemented. Elmer E. Johnson has drawn together a variety of perspectives in an effort to provide an integrated analysis of fundamental concepts relating to the preventive approach.

Author Biography

ELMER H.JOHNSON is Distinguished Professor at the Center for the Study of Crime Delinquency and Corrections at Southern Illinois University.

Table of Contents

PrefaceIntroduction: The "What," "How," "Who," and "Where" of Prevention by Elmer H. JohnsonCrime Control: Deterrence and Target Hardening by Meryl M. and Maurice M. BellEnvironmental Design as a Rational for Prevention by James L. LeBeauTreatment and Behavior Change in Juvenile Deliquents by Gerald E. DavidsonThe Community and Prevention by Robert WeissPolice and Crime Prevention: A Political Approach by Robert A. LorinskaPreventive Function of the Courts by Nancy Travis WolfeSchooling and Delinquency by J. David Hawkins and Denise M. LishnerSocial Service and Citizen Involvement by Robert B. Coates Dealing with Crime on the Streets by John ConradThe Preventive Effects of the Family on Delinquency by Joseph H. Rankin and L. Edward WellsPrevention in Business and Industry by Elmer H. JohnsonPublic Facilities by Sidney E. Matthews and Elmer H. JohnsonEvaluation: How Does It Work? by Jim C. HacklerAppendix A: Supplementary Selected BiographyAppendix B: Directory of Selected OrganizationsIndex

Review

?Each written specifically for this volume by a variety of qualified professionals, the articles in this interdisciplinary collection are organized effectively around four major rationales: crime control, environmental design, therapy, and community. The Handbook clearly points out that although the literature on crime prevention is voluminous, the social conditions that invoke criminality are resistant to social change. The articles repeatedly demand a critical evaluation of prevention theories, and programs, and call for accountability within the crime-prevention profession. The collection will serve as a valuable resource for policymakers and practitioners as well as for academics. The volume includes an excellent directory of crime/delinquency-prevention organizations and a supplementary bibliography. Upper-division undergraduates, graduate students, and professionals in behavioral sciences and criminal justice.?-Choice"Each written specifically for this volume by a variety of qualified professionals, the articles in this interdisciplinary collection are organized effectively around four major rationales: crime control, environmental design, therapy, and community. The Handbook clearly points out that although the literature on crime prevention is voluminous, the social conditions that invoke criminality are resistant to social change. The articles repeatedly demand a critical evaluation of prevention theories, and programs, and call for accountability within the crime-prevention profession. The collection will serve as a valuable resource for policymakers and practitioners as well as for academics. The volume includes an excellent directory of crime/delinquency-prevention organizations and a supplementary bibliography. Upper-division undergraduates, graduate students, and professionals in behavioral sciences and criminal justice."-Choice

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The Handbook clearly points out that although the literature on crime prevention is voluminous, the social conditions that invoke criminality are resistant to social change. The articles repeatedly demand a critical evaluation of prevention theories and programs, and call for accountability within the crime-prevention profession. The collection will serve as a valuable resource for policymakers and practitioners as well as for academics. The volume includes an excellent directory of crime/delinquency-prevention organizations and a supplementary bibliography. Choice In recent years, the idea of prevention as a means of controlling crime has gained unprecedented popularity. Advocates of crime prevention frequently see its proactive nature to be superior to the reactive stance of typical law enforcement. Yet major questions continue to arise about what prevention is, how it can be carried out, to whom it should be directed and where it can best be implemented. Elmer E. Johnson has drawn together a variety of perspectives in an effort to provide an integrated analysis of fundamental concepts relating to the preventive approach.

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"Each written specifically for this volume by a variety of qualified professionals, the articles in this interdisciplinary collection are organized effectively around four major rationales: crime control, environmental design, therapy, and community. The Handbook clearly points out that although the literature on crime prevention is voluminous, the social conditions that invoke criminality are resistant to social change. The articles repeatedly demand a critical evaluation of prevention theories, and programs, and call for accountability within the crime-prevention profession. The collection will serve as a valuable resource for policymakers and practitioners as well as for academics. The volume includes an excellent directory of crime/delinquency-prevention organizations and a supplementary bibliography. Upper-division undergraduates, graduate students, and professionals in behavioral sciences and criminal justice." Choice

Details ISBN031324023X Year 1987 ISBN-10 031324023X ISBN-13 9780313240232 Format Hardcover Publication Date 1987-04-21 Imprint Greenwood Press Country of Publication United States Edited by Ernest H. Johnson DEWEY 364.40973 Place of Publication Westport Short Title HANDBK ON CRIME & DELINQUENCY Language English Media Book Illustrations black & white illustrations Pages 413 Author Elmer H. Johnson DOI 10.1604/9780313240232 UK Release Date 1987-04-21 AU Release Date 1987-04-21 NZ Release Date 1987-04-21 US Release Date 1987-04-21 Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing Plc Audience Undergraduate Audience Age 7-17 We've got this

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