NCJ Number
26662
Date Published
1973
Length
0 pages
Annotation
IN THIS FILM, PRODUCED FOR UPPER ELEMENTARY AND JUNIOR-SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL AUDIENCES, A GROUP OF RACIALLY MIXED STUDENTS DISCUSS THE CAUSES OF AND SOLUTIONS TO VANDALISM.
Abstract
AMONG THE CAUSES OF VANDALISM MENTIONED ARE THE NEED FOR ATTENTION, PARENTAL INDIFFERENCE, REVENGE, BROKEN HOMES, AND FRUSTRATION. THE SOLUTIONS PRESENTED INCLUDE MORE COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT, COUNSELING, ALTERNATIVE CONSTRUCTIVE ACTIVITIES, AND FOSTERING A SENSE OF PRIDE IN COMMUNITY BUILDINGS THROUGH JUVENILE PARTICIPATION IN AREA PROJECTS. IN ADDITION, INTERVIEWS WITH OFFICIALS AND OTHERS INVOLVED IN THE PROBLEM PRESENT THE COSTS OF VANDALISM, AND EMPHASIZE SUCH CAUSES AS THE SURVIVAL ATMOSPHERE IN SOME SCHOOLS AND THE LACK OF COMMUNITY PRIDE.