Neigborhood Effects on Crime and Youth Violence

Business improvement districts (BIDs) collect assessments and invest in local service provisions and activities, such as place promotion, street cleaning, and public safety. Such activities can help reduce crime and youth violence by increasing informal social control, reducing signs of disorder and blight, improving order maintenance, and enriching job opportunities. This report examines BIDs1 impact on crime and youth violence in Los Angeles.
ISBN10: 0833046632
ISBN13: 9780833046635
Number Of Pages: 138
Publication Date: 20090316
Publisher: National Book Network
Binding: Paperback
SKU: 9780833046635
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