Tuesday, October 30, 2007

Crime and the Neighborhood


Krivo and Peterson (1996) look at the relationship between neighborhood conditions and crime. They examine how neighborhood conditions can have an impact on the level of crime in an area. The article also looks at the difference in crime rates in primarily Caucasian and African American neighborhoods and communities. The authors look at the psychological separation that occurs for individuals from impoverished areas compared to areas that have greater development. See more.

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