Fighting Back: Neighborhood Antidrug Strategies / Edition 1

by Randy J Davis, Art J. Lurigio

Overview

Despite strenuous governmental efforts over the past decade, illicit drug use continues to pose a serious challenge to society and, in particular, inner city communities in the United States.

Fighting Back describes the strategies employed by law enforcement agencies and community groups working in partnership to prevent and discourage drug dealing. Offering informed and positive observations, the book includes: a detailed discussion of both theoretical and programmatic issues; the latest empirical research incorporating newly published investigations; and case studies.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780803971134
Publisher:	SAGE Publications
Publication date:	04/10/1996
Edition description:	New Edition
Pages:	160
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x (d)

About the Author

Loyola University
Associate Dean for faculty
Professor of Criminal Justice & Psychology
College of the Arts and Sciences

Contact Information:
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Table of Contents

Introduction
Citizen Reporting of Drug Activity
Community Antidrug Efforts
Implanted Community Antidrug Problems
Police Antidrug Efforts
Drug House Abatement Programs
Conclusion

Editorial Reviews

Surveys partnerships between police and grassroots citizen groups to prevent and discourage illicit drug dealing, citing case studies and new research findings. Describes citizen reporting, community efforts, implanted programs, police efforts, and drug house abatement programs. Also weighs the success and pitfalls of neighborhood engagement in the drug war. Paper edition (unseen), $17.95. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

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