Participation and the social and physical environment of residential blocks: Crime and community context

A framework for understanding the relationship of participation in block associations to a wide range of block-level variables is proposed. Results from a study of 48 New York City blocks are given.

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Published in:American journal of community psychology 1990-02, Vol.18 (1), p.83-115
Main Authors: Perkins, Douglas D., Florin, Paul, Rich, Richard C., Wandersman, Abraham, Chavis, David M.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Block clubs
Community Involvement
Community Organizations
Crime
Crime Prevention
Neighborhoods
New York City, New York
Police
Social research
Volunteers
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Summary:A framework for understanding the relationship of participation in block associations to a wide range of block-level variables is proposed. Results from a study of 48 New York City blocks are given.
ISSN:0091-0562
1573-2770
DOI:10.1007/BF00922690