Less Law More Order : The Truth About Reducing Crime
by
Irvin Waller
Book Details
Format
Paperback / Softback
ISBN-10
1897453035
ISBN-13
9781897453032
Publisher
Manor House Publishing Inc
Imprint
Manor House Publishing Inc
Country of Manufacture
CA
Country of Publication
GB
Publication Date
Oct 1st, 2008
Print length
152 Pages
Weight
196 grams
Dimensions
22.60 x 15.30 x 1.30 cms
Product Classification:
Crime & criminology
Ksh 3,600.00
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Waller, a professor of criminology, challenges the conventional practices of law enforcement in reacting to crime. He presents scientific research, demonstrating crime prevention projects that have successfully tackled factors at the root of crime. Yet, despite findings by numerous prestigious commissions from both national and international sources, the current response appears to be increased incarceration and police force, which tends to lead to more incarceration. Waller details those programs that have proven successful in reducing crime by helping at-risk youth to complete school and get job training, preventing family violence, restricting hand guns, and addressing drug abuse through public-health services. Waller also advocates services to support victims and protect their rights. But he emphasises "smarter" policing, which involves better utilisation of available resources. However, the clear challenge is to get responsible officials to see that a more effective deterrent to crime is to address social issues that lead to crime rather than the current reactive practice of increasing penalties and reacting to crime after it occurs.
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