The most popular programs for the Urban Crime Tag http://www.c-spanvideo.org/browse?topic=1136 en-US Copyright 2013, National Cable Satellite Corporation info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Fri, 18 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT Thu, 23 May 2013 12:03:59 GMT Sociologist Sudhir Venkatesh talked about his book, [Gang Leader for a Day: A Rogue Sociologist Takes to the Streets], which was published the previous week by Penguin Press. In the book he described his experiences with a Chicago street gang. Professor Venkatesh had decided that the only way to really study street gang life was to actually interact with the gang members. He tells the story of meeting and getting to know gang leader J.T. and how that relationship enabled him to hang out with the gang. Video clips were shown from his documentary [DisLocation] about the Robert Taylor public housing project in Chicago in the days prior to its demolition when all the residents had to move. The documentary aired on PBS in 2005. Professor Venkatesh is a faculty fellow in the Department of Sociology at Columbia University and director of the Center for Urban Research and Policy and the Charles H. Revson Fellowship Program. Some portions of this program contain offensive language. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/203100-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/203100-1 Fri, 18 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Jones talked about the book which he co-authored with Lloyd Newman, [Our America: Life and Death on the South Side of Chicago], published by Scribner. The book was based on the National Public Radio (NPR) documentaries, "Ghetto Life 101" and "Remorse: The 14 Stories of Eric Morse," that Mr. Jones and a friend made in 1993 and 1995chronicling the stories of several residents of the Chicago public housing projects in which he was raised. Mr. Jones, who is eighteen years old, talked about living on the South Side of Chicago in the Ida B. Wells homes that were built as part of President Roosevelt's Public Works Administration in 1941. Mr. Jones described the effect violence and poverty had on the area and pointed out that his neighborhood is governed by the laws of the street rather than the laws of the land. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/87257-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/87257-1 Fri, 18 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT The committee heard testimony from several panels on proposals to ban the manufacture and sales of assault rifles in the United States. The panel of citizens affected by assault rifles delivered emotional testimony on the deaths of loved ones caused by criminals with assault rifles, and the panel of law enforcement officers testified on their opinions concerning the safety of such a ban. Members of the committee handled unloaded models of assault rifles during their opening statements. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/47601-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/47601-1 Fri, 18 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT David Kennedy, director of the Center for Crime Prevention and Control, recounts the development and execution of his plan to curb inner-city violence in Boston in the 1990s. Mr. Kennedy's proposal, dubbed the "Boston Miracle," brought together all the key actors in a neighborhood from the police and community members to gang members and drug dealers to openly discuss their issues in a way akin to an intervention. Boston's youth murders were cut by two thirds after installation of the program and it was replicated in over seventy cities, including Chicago, Washington, D.C., and Baltimore. David Kennedy responded to questions from members of the audience at Harvard Book Store in Cambridge, Massachusetts. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/303600-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/303600-1 Fri, 18 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT Civil rights attorney Connie Rice recounts her life and legal career. Ms. Rice, the second cousin of former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice, recalls her upbringing and education as well as her numerous court cases that include legal actions against the Los Angeles Police Department and bus and school system. The author also detailed her work to reduce gang violence in Los Angeles and her efforts to produce a dialogue between gang leaders and the police. Ms. Rice responded to questions from members of the audience at Vroman's Bookstore in Pasadena, California. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304258-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304258-1 Fri, 18 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT Panelists discussed the various components and benefits of the proposed Youth PROMISE Act. They focused of efforts to reduce crime in communities, law enforcement, poverty, and the juvenile justice system. They also responded to questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305106-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305106-1 Fri, 18 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT Dr. Rich presents several portraits of young black men trying to get out of their violent inner cities lives and the challenges posed by socio-economic factors. The author is joined at an event in Baltimore by one of the young men he features in his writings. This program contains language that some may find objectionable. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/292810-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/292810-1 Fri, 18 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT Sociologist Sudhir Venkatesh talked about his book [Gang Leader for a Day: A Rogue Sociologist Takes to the Streets]. While a graduate student in Chicago, Sudhir Venkatesh spent seven years observing the daily life of the urban poor and the inner workings of a local gang. In the book he chronicles his experience getting to know the residents of a public housing project, interacting with gang members, and befriending the gang's leader. Following his prepared remarks he answered questions from members of the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/203090-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/203090-1 Fri, 18 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT Authors talked about their books about Chicago in 1919 and 1947 with [Chicago Tribune] literary editor Elizabeth Taylor. They also responded to questions from members of the audience. Gary Krist is the author of [City of Scoundrels: The 12 Days of Disaster That Gave Birth to Modern Chicago], and Joe Allen is the author of [People Wasn't Made to Burn: A True Story of Housing, Race, and Murder in Chicago]. This was an event in the University Center's Lake Room at the 2012 [Chicago Tribune] Printers Row Lit Fest. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306453-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306453-2 Fri, 18 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT Michael Lerner talked about his book [Dry Manhattan: Prohibition in New York City], published by Harvard University Press. The 18th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution ushered in the era of Prohibition in 1919. The ban on alcohol was deemed by President Herbert Hoover as a "noble experiment" and was intended to lead to a more moral and healthy society. Mr. Lerner contended that this was not the case. He focused on the history of resistance to Prohibition in New York City to expose the inherent failures of the law. After his presentation Mr. Lerner responded to audience members' questions. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/197654-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/197654-1 Fri, 18 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT "Building Resiliency: Alternatives to Gangs," a town hall-style meeting, included a panel dicussion on youth gangs. Panelists discussed youth gang prevention, intervention, suppression, and re-entry strategies. They also talked about proven community-wide approaches to youth gang reduction efforts. Mr. Costigan moderated the panel. The program included a Justice Department video titled "History of Gangs." http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/190669-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/190669-1 Fri, 18 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT Former Philadelphia Police Commissioner Willie Williams spoke on community oriented policing, an initiative in law enforcement reform. Mr. Williams, who used the community oriented policing concept successfully in Philadelphia, emphasized the benefits of improving the relations between the police and citizens by putting more police on beats in specific communities. He responded to questions from the audience following his prepared remarks. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/32725-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/32725-1 Fri, 18 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT During the Democratic National Convention, mayors and other urban officials called on the 2008 presidential campaigns to focus on crime in America and the challenges of urban/metropolitan areas. Topics included the need for partnerships between cities and the federal government to fight crime and increase public safety. The mayors responded to questions from reporters. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/280678-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/280678-1 Fri, 18 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT The National Urban League released their annual "State of Black America" report. Former Mayor Marc Morial talked about statistics that show disparities between blacks and whites across five categories: economics, education, health, civic engagement and social justice. The report reviewed several issues such as sub-prime lending which indicate challenging times ahead for blacks, particularly black women. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/202104-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/202104-1 Fri, 18 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT The participants talked about the trends and consequences of crime in the black community. They talked about quality of life for all citizens and rehabilitation of young men released from prison. They also talked about solutions to solving problems such as police-community tensions, racially-charged situations, drug addiction, and juvenile violent crimes. After their prepared remarks the panelists responded to questions from the audience. Deputy Mayor Christian spoke in place of Mayor Washington. The meeting opened with a prayer by Rev. Williams and a hymn by Ms. Perry. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/155401-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/155401-1 Fri, 18 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT Law enforcement officials testified about the problems of gang violence, the spread of gangs, prosecuting gang members for criminal activity, potential legislation criminalizing gang activity, and the national nature of gang activity. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/178239-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/178239-1 Fri, 18 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT Former California State Senator and human rights activist Tom Hayden met with a group to discuss his book [Street Wars: Gangs and the Future of Violence], published by The New Press. In it, the author proposes ways for current and former gang members to end their involvement in violent street gangs and to find peaceful methods of involving themselves in society. The author also argues that rehabilitation is a more effective method of reforming gang members than incarceration. The audience at Tia Chucha included several former gang members including speaker Alex Sanchez, now program director for Homies Unidos, a non-profit gang violence prevention and intervention organization based in El Salvador and Los Angeles. The program was moderated by Luis Rodriguez, the author of [Always Running: Gang Days in L.A.], published by Touchstone. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/182748-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/182748-1 Fri, 18 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT Pres. Bush talked about the need to "give back our streets to America's families." Now that the coalition has achieved victory in the Persian Gulf, America's can move to fight a new battle on the home front. There is a renewed sense of pride that should be tapped into here in America. He said that children should be able to realize the dream of a war free of aggression and fear. It is outrageous, he said, that more American's were killed in some cities than on the entire Kuwaiti front. Pres. Bush discussed the "opportunity package" America must now work on, which includes fighting crime. Public safety includes issues such as the death penalty, handgun control, and adequate police forces. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/16941-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/16941-1 Fri, 18 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT A panel of officials spoke at a conference for U.S. mayors about youth violence, gun crimes, and weapon trafficking in urban areas. They talked about gun regulation and gun control programs, limiting the availability of guns to minors, and potential causes of youth violence. Following their remarks they answered questions from mayors at the conference. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/190881-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/190881-1 Fri, 18 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT Mayor Giuliani talked about his theories about why the crime rate had dramatically decreased in New York City. He attributed the decrease to a change in philosophy which introduced more accountability into law enforcement. Among the programs he discussed were using crime statistics as a management tool to target problem areas, decreasing drug and alcohol abuse, and targeting domestic violence and other cultures of violence. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/122509-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/122509-1 Fri, 18 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Kennedy talked about his research and experience on combating gang violence in urban areas. He also discussed how states and localities use their resources how the $150 million initiative the president announced during the State of the Union to stop gang violence. He also responded to telephone calls, faxes, and electronic mail from viewers. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/185430-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/185430-4 Fri, 18 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT Jack Johnson, a state attorney in Prince George's County, Maryland, and Randy Ireson a representative of the Glen Mills School in Pennsylvania participated in a discussion with Kevin Neal of the Close Up Foundation about the increasing problem youth crime. A growing percentage of minors were committing crimes and the guests attempted offer suggestions as to the cause and solutions for the cure. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/642-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/642-1 Fri, 18 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT Warren Christopher, chairman of the Christopher Commission, addressed the Town Hall of California on the recommendations of the Christopher Commission, an independent commission created to investigate the Los Angeles Police Department after four white Los Angeles policemen were videotaped while arresting and allegedly beating a black suspect. The commission recommended shortening the term of the chief of Los Angeles police and improved officer discipline procedures. Mr. Christopher responded to questions from members of the audience following his prepared remarks. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/25651-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/25651-1 Fri, 18 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Kotlowitz spoke about the problem of youth violence in major U.S. cities. He emphasized that the future of children who grow up in inner city areas is the largest challenge facing the U.S. He argued that the breakdown of community ties and values in these areas has led to the high frequency of violence. After his prepared remarks, he took questions from the audience. He is the author of [There Are No Children Here: The Story of Two Boys Growing Up in the Other America], a book about two brothers who grew up in Henry Horner homes in Chicago. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/72358-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/72358-1 Fri, 18 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT Participants talked about the government's role in protecting children from violence, including domestic violence, violence in the media, and about programs which sucessfully help parents raise children. At various points in the program videos were shown which highlighted the programs. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/125418-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/125418-1 Fri, 18 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT Members of Congress and several mayors discussed the topic, "Crime in the Cities: America's Mayors Fight Back." Topics included murders, crime statistics, police departments, and gun registration, among others. This session was an Issues Forum at the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation's 36th Annual Legislative Conference. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/194191-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/194191-1 Fri, 18 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT Rep. Waters discussed the use of force by the police and the recent Rodney King police case in Los Angeles. Mr. King was abused by police officers and was one of many claims of police intimidation and brutality. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/17221-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/17221-1 Fri, 18 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT The subcommittee heard testimony on the issue of police misconduct. Following the riots that broke out during the previous week after four white police officers in Los Angeles were acquitted of beating a black suspect during an arrest that was captured on videotape by a Los Angeles resident, the subcommittee heard testimony on legislative proposals to reform federal responses to allegations of police brutality. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/25913-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/25913-1 Fri, 18 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/2207-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/2207-1 Fri, 18 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT Mrs. Clinton spoke about urban issues ranging from improving schools to health care to crime. She complimented the mayors for their work in the past few years and urged them to support the president's budget plan for fiscal year 2000. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/119637-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/119637-1 Fri, 18 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT Mr. McNulty talked about the spread of gangs in the U.S., law enforcement efforts to monitor and reduce gang-related crime, and the role of the federal government and a U.S. Attorney. He talked about the law enforcement and criminal prosecution tools available and the social remedies being used and cooperation among agencies. He responded to telephone calls, faxes and e-mail from viewers. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/186023-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/186023-4 Fri, 18 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT Attorneys took part in a panel discussion on racial issues involved in jury selection in the American judicial process. The panelists discussed the current process used by the court system to select jury members, and efforts to reform the system in order to obtain juries which more accurately reflect the communities in which the criminal offenses took place. The speakers also discussed the effect of the racial makeup of juries on conviction rates of defendants. Following their prepared remarks, the speakers responded to questions from members of the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/48642-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/48642-1 Fri, 18 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Woodson is the founder of the National Center for Neighborhood Enterprise, an organization dedicated to redistributing resources for human services in declining communities. Mr. Woodson's organization focuses on successes in poor neighborhoods and examines what created that success in order to distribute money and resources to communities in informed and intelligent ways. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/15486-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/15486-1 Fri, 18 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT Ms. Taha talked about Republican party politics in Seattle. She talked about the decline in the public school systems. She also talked about the crime problem in Seattle. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/20982-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/20982-1 Fri, 18 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT The surgeon general talked about violence in the U.S., particularly in urban areas, and its toll in the large numbers of young black males killed or permanently disabled. She advocates reframing the violence debate from a crime issue to a public health issue, emphasizing the prevention of firearm injuries. Following her prepared remarks, the surgeon general took questions from the audience. In answer to a question about legalization of drugs, she stated, "...I do feel that we would markedly reduce our crime rate if drugs were legalized, but I don't know all the ramifications of this. I do feel that we need to do some studies." This statement caused great controversy, and even President Clinton responded, saying he was not in favor of the legalization of drugs. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/52787-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/52787-1 Fri, 18 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT Surgeon General Elders testified about the public health consequences of violence in the U.S. The criminal justice system treats violence after it occurs. What is needed is prevention of violence from a public health standpoint. She also discussed the implications of increased violence for health care professionals. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/51960-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/51960-1 Fri, 18 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT Judge Walton spoke at the "crime summit" sponsored by the Department of Justice on the nature of crime in American cities and proposals for ending violence in the nation's cities. Issues raised in his speech included the relationship of drugs and crime, funding for drug enforcement and treatment programs, and the administration's crime bill. Judge Walton said there is a growing culture of violence and lack of respect for human life, along with the accessibility of weapons and drugs. He talked about the "holistic approach" the Office of Drug Policy is taking to combat these culture problems. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/28584-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/28584-1 Fri, 18 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT Senate Judiciary Committee chairman Senator Biden criticized President Bush for not including the drug bill passed by Congress in the president's fiscal year 1990 budget. The senator talked about the Democratic legislation to prevent drug trafficking and presented ten principles for combating drug abuse. After his speech Senator Biden answered audience members' questions. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/8556-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/8556-1 Fri, 18 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/9936-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/9936-1 Fri, 18 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT Subcommittee on the District of Columbia held hearings on the crime and drug crisis on the District of Columbia. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/6959-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/6959-1 Fri, 18 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT Mayor Giuliani testified about the substantial reduction in the level of crime in New York City. He talked about the reason the change has occurred. He used charts to illustrate his points. The increase in the number of police officers was one of the changes that was made in the city. He also spoke about the education system in New York City. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/121216-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/121216-1 Fri, 18 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT Attorneys spoke in a panel discussion on criminal sentencing during the national convention of the National Black Prosecutors Association. The speakers discussed alternative methods of punishments for convicted criminals to relieve overcrowded prisons and promote the rehabilitation of criminals rather than the incarceration of criminals. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/48467-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/48467-1 Fri, 18 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/6550-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/6550-1 Fri, 18 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT The Senate passed S. 2324, to amend the Food Stamp Act of 1977. The Senate continued consideration of the conference report on H.R. 3371, the Crime Bill. The Senate reached a unanimous-consent time agreement providing for the consideration of S. 792, to reauthorize the Indoor Radon Abatement Act of 1988. The Senate reached a unanimous-consent time agreement providing for the consideration of H.R. 4210, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/24787-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/24787-1 Fri, 18 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT Attorney General Reno described efforts to reform American law enforcement and crime prevention efforts. She discussed crime prosecution and sentencing regulations, as well as crime prevention programs and other issues. Following her prepared remarks, Ms. Reno received a doll in her likeness from the organization. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/48635-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/48635-1 Fri, 18 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT Attorneys and law enforcement personnel spoke in a panel discussion on the difficulties faced by law enforcement organizations in prosecuting gang-related offenses. Issues raised in the discussion included the resources needed by law enforcement personnel to combat gang-related crime as well as jurisdiction and court-related problems. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/48615-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/48615-1 Fri, 18 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT Janet Reno, former Attorney General in the Clinton Administration, spoke in her hometown of Miami. In one of her first public speeches since leaving office, she talked about youth crime and delinquency She also answered questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/162940-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/162940-1 Fri, 18 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT The controversial mayor discusses the city's problems, which include an extremely high murder rate and serious drug problem. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/6814-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/6814-1 Fri, 18 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT This was a portion the fifth annual conference of the National Association of Resident Management Corporations. In this panel discussion, participants discussed methods to prevent crime and drug abuse in public housing. Among the methods the group supports is the controversial random searches of public housing by police and so-called "midnight basketball." The panelists also took questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/59891-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/59891-1 Fri, 18 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT Senator Lott spoke about several parts of the Republican legislative agenda focusing on issues of trade, education, and the 2000 Census. His remarks were followed by speeches from mayors about issues of concern to their cities. Attorney General Reno then addressed the convention about reducing crime and violence. She said that with crime rates down, cities must capitalize on programs which have helped drive the decline. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/119597-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/119597-1 Fri, 18 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT