TY - JOUR PY - 1979// TI - Combating crime and citizen attitudes: A study of the corresponding reality JO - Journal of criminal justice A1 - Lewis, Edward B. A1 - Professor, A A1 - Sullivan, Tommy T. A1 - Professor, A SP - 71 EP - 79 VL - 7 IS - 1 N2 - The effectiveness of crime deterrence projects such as increased street lighting in ghetto environments has been questioned. The present study not only examines whether increased street lighting in fact reduces crime, but also investigates the attitudes towards local government of citizens who live within that particular environment. The findings illustrate that it would be advisable for governments to address citizen attitudes before undertaking certain crime prevention projects.

LA - SN - 0047-2352 UR - http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/0047-2352(79)90018-7 ID - ref1 ER -