Fear of Crime among the Elderly: The Role of Crime Prevention Programs

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This study examined the effect of police patrol and crime education on the fear of crime and security-conscious behavior of 152 senior citizens. It was found that, for the group as a whole, communication with officers on patrol was significantly associated with lower levels of fear and security consciousness. More interestingly, however, it was found that, although those who were highly affected by the crime education component exhibited increased security-conscious behavior, they also showed increased fear. Reasons for this latter finding are explored using the concept of vicarious victimization.

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