Metropolitan development and policing: the elephant in the living room

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This article addresses America's shift from an urban society to a metropolitan society and the impact it has had on segregation and law enforcement. The authors argue that metropolitanization has concentrated poverty and segregation and new models of policing must be considered, such as creating a better communication system across suburban, urban, and rural police departments.

Telecommunications systems, Law enforcement, Metropolitan areas, Segregation

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Federal child abuse and child neglect policy in the United States since 1974: a review and critique

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This article examines federal policies concerning child abuse and neglect, with a focus on the Adoption Assistance and Child Welfare Act of 1980 and the Adoption and Safe Families Act of 1997. The author argues the policies have not worked in the best interest of children in that the federal government has failed to address the relationship between child abuse and poverty.

Evaluation, Laws, regulations and rules, Social policy, Child abuse, Child welfare

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The public health approach to illict drugs

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The authors describe the merits of a public health approach to drug policy as an alternative to the current criminal justice approach. A joint effort is suggested, although several concerns are discussed including the possible usurpation of public health programs by criminal justice. Further topics include the war on drugs, drug laws, and the legalization of drugs.

Methods, Management, Narcotics, Control of, Narcotics control, Public health, Drug abuse and crime

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