Citation

Lewis EB, Professor A, Sullivan TT, Professor A. J. Crim. Justice 1979; 7(1): 71-79.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1979, Elsevier Publishing)

DOI

10.1016/0047-2352(79)90018-7

PMID

unavailable

Abstract

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.