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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 02, 1977
Page
10
In Cedar Rapids analysis authors argue crime reflects city fear and call for citizen involvement. The piece, part of a series on Crime and Justice in America, notes community participation as a potential path to reduce crime.
A discussion on crime trends in cities and suburbs, statist ics from the FBI, and the limited power of public opinion. It argues for local community involvement to address roots of crime, including family and neighborhood factors, and critiques reliance on incarceration alone. The piece previews a forthcoming study by Lois DeFleur Nelson.
Mount Vernon credits a self described crime reduction plan that targets social causes such as racism discrimination and lack of opportunities. The approach pairs education employment youth programs and counseling with firm deterrence. The mayor cites reduced crime and stronger community bonds through Clergy involvement Junior Police Corps and neighborhood services.
The Gazette hosts a 7:30 p.m. town meeting on crime and justice at the Town House Convention Center, Cedar Rapids. Associate Editor Frank Nye chairs a five member panel including Judge Harold Vietor Cedar Rapids Police Chief Gareth Clift Linn County Deputy Darrel Smith Coe College professor Thomas Sweeney attorney Richard Nazette. A questions screen committee will filter audience queries.
The Crime and Justice course offers college credit through Kirkwood Community College or the University of Iowa. Kirkwood provides three quarter hours with a $43.05 tuition plus a $15 new student application fee, while the University of Iowa charges two semester hours at $72. Registration options include mail or phone for both institutions, with specific contact numbers. Materials cost $10 from Iowa Book and Supply Co. Kirkwood holds campus sessions on Oct 4, Nov 15, and Dec 20 at 6:30 p.m. in Iowa Hall. the University offers Oct 29 and Dec 17 classes at 1:30 p.m. and toll-free evening call-in for an instructor.
James F. Short Jr is a sociology professor and director of the Social Research Center at Washington State University. He has served on the faculty since 1950s, directed 1968 69 research for the National Commission on the Causes and Prevention of Violence, edited the American Sociological Review, consulted for government agencies, and co authored and edited multiple criminology books.
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