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FEAR AND NONREPORTING BY ELDERS - AN INVITATION TO LAW ENFORCEMENT

NCJ Number
39047
Journal
Police Chief Volume: 44 Issue: 2 Dated: (FEBRUARY 1977) Pages: 46-47
Author(s)
M GREENSTEIN
Date Published
1977
Length
2 pages
Annotation
THIS ARTICLE EXPLORES THE LINK BETWEEN FEAR OF CRIME AND THE HIGH RATE OF NONREPORTING AMONG THE ELDERLY AND ADVOCATES A SYSTEM OF SUPPORT FOR THE VICTIM AS A MEANS OF INCREASING CONFIDENCE IN LAW ENFORCEMENT.
Abstract
THE SUPPORT SYSTEM DESCRIBED INCLUDES CRIME PREVENTION EDUCATION AND VICTIM SERVICES COMPONENTS....EB