A Study of How Police Can Increase Collective Efficacy

• In Event: Policing Impact on Collective Efficacy and Well-being in Communities

Abstract

Marginalized neighborhoods are often high crime locations. One of the correlates of this condition is low collective efficacy. This paper explores how police, using a varied community toolbox, might be able to assist in increasing the efficacy of communities

Authors

• John C. DeCarlo, University of New Haven

• Eric Dlugolenski, University of New Haven