Arson, Fiscal Crisis, and Community Action.

Brady, James P.

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Publication Date: 1982-Apr

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Arson, Fiscal Crisis, and Community Action.

Brady, James P.

Crime and Delinquency, v28 n2 p247-70 Apr 1982

Discusses the dimensions of the arson problem in the United States and the failure of law enforcement by government agencies. Describes three forms of community response to arson in Boston: auxiliary organizations, vigilante groups, and popular justice organizations. (Author/JAC)

Descriptors: Activism, Citizen Participation, Community Action, Crime, Crime Prevention, Financial Problems, Fire Protection, Law Enforcement, State of the Art Reviews

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Language: English

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