Violence in Urban America

In this summary of a unique conference on urban violence, mayors, police chiefs, local, state, and federal agency experts, and researchers provide a wealth of practical ideas to combat violence in urban America. This book will be a valuable guide to concerned community residents as well as local officials in designing new approaches to the violence that afflicts America's cities.single copy, $12.95; 2-9 copies, $9.95 each; 10 or more copies, $6.95 each (no other discounts apply)Table of ContentsFront MatterPart 1 IntroductionPart 2 Assumptions and ObjectivesPart 3 TacticsPart 4 Organizational IssuesAppendix A: Violence in Cornet: A Case StudyAppendix B: Summaries of Conclusions, Recent Studies