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1970s Crime Wave Reforms

The 1970s Crime Wave Reforms involved changes to improve policing and justice systems due to rising crime rates. Reforms aimed to increase community policing, modernize police practices, and improve court efficiency. Governments focused on better resource allocation, new laws to handle crime more effectively, and initiatives to reduce youth offending. Overall, these measures sought to make law enforcement more responsive and fair, addressing the surge in crime while fostering public confidence in the justice system.