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community crime control  

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  • Community crime control refers to the use of criminal justice mediums in solving social problems or preventing crime. Examples of this proactive approach to crime control include neighborhood watch, community watch, and beautification projects. [Source: Encyclopedia of Social Problems; Community Crime Control]

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https://concepts.sagepub.com/social-science/concept/community_crime_control

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