The local police kept order where necessary, and the community's respect for and expectation of a certain standard of behavior kept behavior within acceptable standards (Systems Approach, p. 29).
Fourth, the community offered social participation, interaction with other members through formal and informal activities that allowed individuals to feel a part of the community. Activities ranged from local fairs to family gatherings.
Finally, Moca provided mutual support, providing help when individual needs exceeded individual resources. Neighbors might take turns babysitting or help with a harvest. In Moca, such interaction was rarely institutionalized; instead, individuals and families provided help where necessary, according to the needs of the moment. When tragedy
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