Peer reviewedERIC Number: EJ487564
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Publication Date: 1994
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Urban Youth, Fear of Crime, and Resulting Defensive Actions.
Williams, J. Sherwood; And Others
Adolescence, v29 n114 p323-30 Sum 1994
Used data from 1,775 urban youth collected in 1986 to examine fear of crime and defensive actions taken by youth. Results revealed that only 11% reported having taken no defensive actions as result of fear of crime. Nearly three-fifths took precaution of having escort at night. Learning self-defense techniques was reported by 19%; 10% indicated carrying mace. (Author)
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Language: English
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