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Modeling Fear of Crime in Dallas Neighborhoods: A Test of Social Capital Theory
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Ferguson, Kristin M.; Mindel, Charles H. – Crime & Delinquency, 2007
This study tested a model of the effects of different predictors on individuals' levels of fear of crime in Dallas neighborhoods. Given its dual focus on individual perceptions and community-level interactions, social capital theory was selected as the most appropriate framework to explore fear of crime within the neighborhood milieu. A structural…
Descriptors: Neighborhoods, Social Support Groups, Crime, Safety
Work and Family Programs in Texas State Agencies.
Texas Work and Family Clearinghouse, Austin. – 1998
A survey of work and family policies in state-supported organizations in Texas was conducted for the Texas Workforce Commission's Work and Family Clearinghouse. Survey questions addressed the prevalence, perceived need, and future direction of dependent care programs and flexible work arrangements (FWA). Key findings in dependent care include: (1)…
Descriptors: Children, Community Resources, Day Care, Day Care Centers