ABSTRACT
Conventional wisdom alleges that time heals most wounds. Most criminologists concede that violent assault significantly alters the victim's personal orientation toward life. The criminal acts involving Rosedale's elderly are distinguished by their bold and brazen nature. Victimization in Rosedale is characterized by aggressive and blatant acts of street confrontation. The criminal acts involving Rosedale's elderly are distinguished by their bold and brazen nature. Victimization in Rosedale is characterized by aggressive and blatant acts of street confrontation. On the streets, black adolescents seize the personal possessions of the elderly. Like predators, they forcibly overwhelm them and steal bags of groceries, wristwatches, purses, wallets, cash, and social security checks. A comparable survey commissioned by the police department showed that Rosedale also had one of the highest rates of unreported crimes in the city. Especially high rates of unreported crime were found among the elderly.
