Is a community action group the same thing as a neighborhood watch?

Question

I'm asking because I'm in a criminal justice class and that's how my teacher worded it and I can't get a hold of my teacher to find out if it is the same thing.

Answer 1

Yes it's pretty much the same except that community action groups normally get involved in other issues also. IE, if you have a HomeOwnres Association, they are the one's that police the neighborhood against others BUT against their own breaking the rules too.

Answer 2

Basically, the community action group is the same as the neighborhood watch because all organizations have the same intention - to provide security and safety to the people in their vicinity. Some purposes may vary depending upon their funds and support.

Answer 3

I would think that depends on their by-laws. Community action group sounds really....strange to me. If they are a neighborhood watch..then I would think they'd state it that way. I'd investigate that first, and very thoroughly. Although, it could just be my law enforcement training, I do have a tendency to 'not trust people.' Sorry, nothing against you...I've just been trained to 'investigate thoroughly first.'

Answer 4

Yes