Crime | Tougher Laws Will Not Prevent Crime
“Law and order” politicians and ideologues have long contended that the way to defeat violent crime is to lock up more people in prison for longer terms. The latest salvo in the conservative attack is a January 1996 report from the newlyformed Council on Crime in America, co-chaired by Griffin Bell and William Bennett. The Council describes itself as an organization that “seeks to provide rigorous, factual information” and portrays its report, The State of Violent Crime in America, by Council member John DiIulio, as a comprehensive analysis of the problem.
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- Introduction
- Chapter 1: What Causes Crime?
- Chapter 2: Is Crime Increasing?
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Chapter 3: Can Stronger Criminal Justice Measures Prevent Crime?
- Chapter 3 Preface
- Tougher Laws Can Prevent Crime
- Imprisoning More Criminals Can Prevent Crime
- “Three Strikes” Laws Can Prevent Crime
- Community Policing Strategies Can Prevent Crime
- Tougher Laws Will Not Prevent Crime
- Rehabilitating Criminals Can Prevent Crime
- “Three Strikes” Laws Will Not Prevent Crime
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Chapter 4: How Can Juvenile Crime Be Prevented?
- Community Policing Strategies Do Little to Prevent Crime
- Preventing Juvenile Crime: An Overview
- Tough Punishments Are Necessary to Prevent Juvenile Crime
- Both Prevention Programs and Punishment Are Needed to Control Juvenile Crime
- Violence Prevention Programs Can Stop Juvenile Crime
- Harsh Punishments for Juveniles Are Not Justified
- Prevention Efforts Should Be Aimed at Adult Violence
- Organizations to Contact
- Bibliography
- Copyright
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