Michael Sylvester wrote:
> It seems that West Palm Beach Police in Florida have found a way
> to decrease crime.They are pumping Mozart and other classical music
> through speakers in a neighborhood notorious for its high crime rate.
> Since the poject began,they have reported a dramatic crime
> reduction in the area.
>
> Isn't this interesting?
Interesting that they're trying it--but not unexpected in it's results.
Most studies show that _any_ approach that demonstrates a positive (versus
the "bad guy/good guy" attitude common in the CJ field) attitude toward
people living under high risk conditions will result in a decrease in crime.
Youth athletic centers run by Police volunteers who sincerely care about
kids, for example, normally reduce gang activities and violence.
It's too bad our politicians prefer a "get tough" policy when they pass
laws or fund programs--more positive involvement with the target communities
could result in far more beneficial results for everyone.
Rick
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Rick Adams
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Department of Social Science
Jackson Community College
". . . and the only measure of your worth and your deeds will be the love
you leave behind when you're gone." --Fred Small
