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Crime Prevention Part IICrime Prevention Part II Engaging the Power of Engaging the Power of
Prevention - Prevention - Ten Action PrincipalsTen Action Principals
©TCLEOSE Course #2102 Crime Prevention Curriculum Part II is the intellectual property of CSCS-ICJS (2009)
Institute for Criminal Justice StudiesInstitute for Criminal Justice Studies
Goal of This Goal of This PresentationPresentation
The goal is to teach law enforcement officers how to empower and enable citizens
and community groups to develop and sustain the best crime prevention strategies
based on the 10 crime principles.
ObjectivesObjectivesReview the early days of crime prevention as it relates to the development of the 10 Action Principles of Crime Prevention.
Explore the 10 Action Principles and understand how to implement these principles in your crime prevention efforts.
Early Days of Crime PreventionEarly Days of Crime Prevention
1970s—Crime was increasing; the public was unsure of what to do, or how to help
Late 1970s—Concerned citizens joined with the Justice Department and others to promote ways to spur the public to act
1979—Nineteen organizations joined forces to form the National Citizens’ Crime Prevention Campaign; new character unveiled
1980—National Citizens’ Crime Prevention Campaign’s first public service ads are aired; McGruff the Crime Dog® is named
1980—National Citizens’ Crime Prevention Campaign founders join with other organizations to form the Crime Prevention Coalition of America (CPCA)
1990—CPCA promulgates principles for effective crime prevention and publishes them in Crime Prevention in America: Call to Action
Development of Development of Engaging the Engaging the Power of Prevention: 10 Action Power of Prevention: 10 Action
PrinciplesPrinciplesCoalition affirms the 1990 foundation and updates it for the challenges and opportunities of coming decadesMore than two years of research and discussion is conducted26 groups participated in two days of focus group meetings
National Roundtable of crime prevention specialists and researchers
Steering Committee interpreted the membership’s concerns and shaped them into major tenets
Development of Development of Engaging the Power Engaging the Power of Prevention: 10 Action Principlesof Prevention: 10 Action Principles
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2005—The 10 Action Principles were published and distributed by the National Crime Prevention Council (NCPC) at the 7th National Conference on Preventing Crime: Silver Successes Golden Opportunities, October 8–11, 2005
Development of Development of Engaging the Power Engaging the Power of Prevention: 10 Action Principlesof Prevention: 10 Action Principles
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Engaging the Power of Engaging the Power of Prevention: 10 Action Prevention: 10 Action
PrinciplesPrinciples
Foundations for ActionFoundations for Action
The 10 Action Principles of The 10 Action Principles of Crime PreventionCrime Prevention
1. Everyone’s business
2. More than security
3. A responsibility of all levels and agencies of government
4. Linked with solving social problems
5. Cost-effective
Preventing crime is
10 Action Principles 10 Action Principles (continued)(continued)
6. A central role in law enforcement
7. Cooperation and collaboration by all elements of the community
8. Education
9. Tailoring to local needs and conditions
10. Continual testing and improvement
Preventing crime requiresPreventing crime requires
Applying the 10 Action Applying the 10 Action PrinciplesPrinciples
What do each What do each of these action of these action principles look principles look
like in like in practice?practice?
Principle OnePrinciple One
Preventing Crime Is Preventing Crime Is
Everyone’s BusinessEveryone’s Business
Children, Children, youthyouth, and adults, and adults
Criminal justice Criminal justice communitycommunity
Social Social servicesservices
Preventing Crime Is Preventing Crime Is Everyone’s BusinessEveryone’s Business
Preventing Crime Is Preventing Crime Is Everyone’s Business Everyone’s Business – cont’d– cont’d
Elected officials
Business leaders
Each person has a stake in the prevention of crime and each person can help
Building the FoundationBuilding the Foundation
Educate
Motivate
Organize
MobilizeFOUNDATIONFOUNDATION
Building the Foundation (continued)
Remember, no single group or organization Remember, no single group or organization can possibly prevent crime on behalf of all.can possibly prevent crime on behalf of all.
Build effective crime prevention coalitions
Focus on the goal—not the obstacles
Fix the problem, don’t fix the blame
Do the work with those who show up
Principle TwoPrinciple Two
Preventing Crime Is Preventing Crime Is
More Than More Than SecuritySecurity
Embraces both the physical and the human environment
Reduces risk and the human conditions that cause risk
Addresses a broad range of issues
Preventing Crime Is Preventing Crime Is More Than SecurityMore Than Security
Principle ThreePrinciple Three
Preventing Crime Is a Preventing Crime Is a Responsibility of All Responsibility of All
Levels and Agencies of Levels and Agencies of GovernmentGovernment
StateState CountyCounty CityCity
Prevention is a sound government investment.
Agencies within each level of government, not just law enforcement, have a stake in promoting crime prevention.
Preventing Crime Is a Preventing Crime Is a Responsibility of All Levels and Responsibility of All Levels and
Agencies of GovernmentAgencies of Government
What Roles Can What Roles Can Government Play?Government Play?
Direct funding
Training
Technical assistance
Policy guidance
What Roles Can Government What Roles Can Government Play?Play?
In-kind resources
Participation and/or leadership
Information
Positive alternatives to specific problems
How Can Citizens Affect How Can Citizens Affect the Government?the Government?
Know your representatives
Create opportunities to state your case for change
Advocate for your community’s issues
Principle FourPrinciple Four
Preventing Preventing Crime Is Crime Is
Linked With Linked With Solving Social Solving Social
ProblemsProblems
Problem-solvingProblem-solving approaches approaches to policing need to address;to policing need to address;
CommunityCommunity
Structural andStructural and
SocialSocial issues. issues.
Preventing Crime Is Linked Preventing Crime Is Linked With Solving Social ProblemsWith Solving Social Problems
What Types of Social What Types of Social Problems Lie Beneath the Problems Lie Beneath the
Surface?Surface?
Unemployment
Lack of education
Physical surroundings
Truancy
What Types of Social Problems What Types of Social Problems Lie Beneath the Surface?Lie Beneath the Surface?
Latchkey youth
Absence of childcare
Absence of healthcare
Principle FivePrinciple Five
Preventing Crime Is Preventing Crime Is
Cost-EffectiveCost-Effective
Research shows that crime prevention initiatives can more than pay for themselves.
Crime is expensive.
Effective prevention is a sound investment.
Preventing Crime Is Preventing Crime Is Cost-EffectiveCost-Effective
Examples of Crime Prevention Examples of Crime Prevention Saving MoneySaving Money
Settling disputes without violence
Preventing juvenile violence
Better street lighting
Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTEDCPTED)
Principle SixPrinciple Six
Preventing Crime Preventing Crime Requires a Requires a
Central Role in Central Role in Law EnforcementLaw Enforcement
Preventing Crime Requires a Preventing Crime Requires a Central Role in Law EnforcementCentral Role in Law Enforcement
Law enforcement needs Law enforcement needs communitycommunity support support
Community Community residentsresidents and and leadersleaders need to support need to support preventionprevention
Principle SevenPrinciple Seven
Preventing Crime Preventing Crime Requires Cooperation and Requires Cooperation and
Collaboration by All Collaboration by All Elements of the Elements of the
CommunityCommunity
Preventing Crime Requires Preventing Crime Requires Cooperation and Collaboration by Cooperation and Collaboration by
All Elements of the CommunityAll Elements of the Community
Requires a process of identifying and solving problems
Cooperation and collaboration are a necessity
Tips for a Successful Coalition Tips for a Successful Coalition or Groupor Group
A clear definition of mutual goals
A jointly developed structure and shared responsibility
Mutual authority and accountability for success
Tips for a Successful Coalition Tips for a Successful Coalition or Group or Group - continued- continued
Sharing resources and rewards
Appropriate cross-section of members
Members see coalition as in their best interest
Tips for a Successful Coalition Tips for a Successful Coalition or Group or Group - continued- continued
Members share a stake in both process and outcome
Clear roles and responsibilities are developed
Flexibility, adaptability, and the ability to compromise
Tips for a Successful Coalition Tips for a Successful Coalition or Group or Group - continued- continued
Equal decision-making authority (per member, not based on rank or authority)
Mutual respect, understanding, and trust
Principle EightPrinciple Eight
Preventing Crime Preventing Crime Requires EducationRequires Education
Preventing Crime Requires Preventing Crime Requires EducationEducation
Education is at the core of crime prevention.
It embraces information, training, and motivation to action at all levels.
Preventing Crime Requires Preventing Crime Requires EducationEducation
It helps all residents of communities make themselves and their homes safer.
It informs and engages all government agencies.
Every Resident of This Country Every Resident of This Country Needs Crime Prevention Needs Crime Prevention
InformationInformation
From children to senior citizens, kindergarten to college
New immigrants
Parents and families
Every Resident of This Country Every Resident of This Country Needs Crime Prevention InformationNeeds Crime Prevention Information
In the workplace
Civic, social, and religious organizations
Adult education venues
Teen programs both by and for youth
Applying Principle EightApplying Principle EightEducationEducation about personal and about personal and community crime prevention strategies community crime prevention strategies has been the cornerstone of modern has been the cornerstone of modern crime prevention since its inception. crime prevention since its inception.
Education occurs on two levels: Education occurs on two levels:
InformationInformation to community members to community members
TrainingTraining for practitioners for practitioners
Principle NinePrinciple Nine
Preventing Crime Requires
Tailoring to Local Needs
and Conditions
Crime Prevention is local.
Programs need to be tailored to local needs.
No two communities are alike.
Preventing Crime Requires Preventing Crime Requires Tailoring to Local Needs and Tailoring to Local Needs and
ConditionsConditions
Tailoring programs to local circumstances must be a group effort.
All needs must periodically be reassessed so that programs can better fit changing requirements.
Preventing Crime Requires Tailoring Preventing Crime Requires Tailoring to Local Needs and Conditions to Local Needs and Conditions
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Preventing Crime Requires Tailoring to Preventing Crime Requires Tailoring to Local Needs and Conditions (continued)Local Needs and Conditions (continued)
Training in program planning and management for non-law enforcement persons could help customize new program efforts.
Applying Principle NineApplying Principle Nine
Today's Neighborhood Watch programs incorporate activities that not only address crime prevention issues, but also restore pride and
unity to a neighborhood.
Principle TenPrinciple TenPreventing Crime Preventing Crime
Requires Continual Requires Continual Evaluation and Evaluation and ImprovementImprovement
Preventing Crime Requires Preventing Crime Requires Continual Evaluation and Continual Evaluation and
ImprovementImprovement
Document the effectiveness of crime prevention programs and strategies.
Be alert to local, national, and international trends.
Preventing Crime Requires Preventing Crime Requires Continual Evaluation and Continual Evaluation and
ImprovementImprovement
Measure performance and assess outcomes.
Seek and expand commitment from the entire community.
Tips on EvaluationTips on EvaluationBe sure to use various forms of
measurement.
ProcessesProcesses
OutcomesOutcomes
AnecdotalAnecdotal
EvaluationsEvaluations
Tips on Evaluation Tips on Evaluation (continued)(continued)
The importance of evaluation The importance of evaluation
Inputs and outputs
Goals and objectives
PERT/CPM-Program Evaluation and Review Technique/Critical Path Management
Tips on Evaluation (continued)Tips on Evaluation (continued)The importance of evaluation – cont’dThe importance of evaluation – cont’d
Cost Benefit Analysis and Rational Planning
Qualitative data and process measures
Quantitative assessments
Longitudinal and multiple-year studies
Tips on Evaluation Tips on Evaluation (continued)(continued)
Measuring crime prevention can be difficult, but it’s important because it is:
Essential to improving and strengthening a program
Allows for changes to be made within the program
Allows for the goals to be redefined
Determines the program’s successes and challenges
Applying Principle TenApplying Principle TenThe Bureau of Justice Assistance
has established a web-based Center for Program Evaluation.
The site offers both how-to information on conducting
evaluations and the latest on programs that have been
evaluated.www.ojp.usdoj.gov/BJA/evaluationwww.ojp.usdoj.gov/BJA/evaluation
Putting the Principles to WorkPutting the Principles to Work
The 10 Action Principles10 Action Principles are meant to be much more than statements of belief. They can be the focus for inspiringinspiring, , organizingorganizing, and , and improvingimproving prevention programsprevention programs in every neighborhood and community.
Putting the Principles to WorkPutting the Principles to Work
They can be used to:Demonstrate commitment
Promote engagement
Encourage improvement
Enlist partners
Promoting Engagement
Build community engagement
10 Action Principles as framework
Focus efforts of individuals and groups
Encouraging ImprovementEncouraging ImprovementEvolution of crime and crime prevention
Limited resources versus tremendous demand
Improving current programs to reflect emerging trends
Anticipating new needs
Enlisting PartnersEnlisting Partners
Acquire partnerspartners for support, e.g., Crime Prevention Coalition of America (CPCA).
The 10 Action Principles can highlight joint goals and objectives.
Making the Case for PreventionMaking the Case for PreventionThe 10 Action Principles provide
framework for general presentations that can be supplemented with
Personal experience
Data
Successful local strategies
Making the Case for PreventionMaking the Case for Prevention (continued)
Less crime
Less fear of crime
Safer neighborhoods for all residents
Better communication among residents and with law enforcement
Making the Case for Prevention Making the Case for Prevention (continued)(continued)
A way to address both crime and the causes of crime
Flexibility
Personal and family skills that build safety and reduce crime risks
Costs saved
Making the Case for Prevention Making the Case for Prevention (continued)(continued)
Pointing out key benefits that are attractive to their audiences
Use examples to help generate real images
Remember that persuasive presentations blend reason and emotion
President Theodore RooseveltPresident Theodore Rooseveltsaid it best…………………..said it best…………………..
It’s Up to You!It’s Up to You!“It is not the critic who counts: not the man who points out how the strong man stumbles, or how the doer of deeds could have done them better. The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena; whose face is marred by dust and sweat and blood; who strives valiantly;……………
It’s Up to You!It’s Up to You!who errs, and comes short again and again; who knows the great enthusiasms, the great devotions; who spends himself in a worthy cause; who, at the best—knows in the end…………
It’s Up to You!It’s Up to You!triumph of high achievement, and who—at the worst, if he fails,
at least fails while daring greatly, at least fails while daring greatly, so that his place shall never be so that his place shall never be with those cold and timid souls with those cold and timid souls who know neither victory nor who know neither victory nor defeatdefeat.”…….Theodore Roosevelt, 1913
LLUUNNCCHHBE BACK AT…:…pm ready to learnBE BACK AT…:…pm ready to learn
DEFINE & PROCESSDEFINE & PROCESS• Explain the early days of crime
prevention as it relates to the development of the 10 Action Principles of Crime Prevention
• Identify and explain how you can implement these Principals of Crime Prevention in your crime prevention efforts?
ResourcesFrom NCPC
www.ncpc.orgwww.ncpc.organd
www.mcgruffstore.orgwww.mcgruffstore.org
ResourceResourceEngaging the Power of Prevention:Engaging the Power of Prevention:
10 Action Principles10 Action Principles
National Crime Prevention CouncilNational Crime Prevention Council www.ncpc.org
Resources Resources (continued)(continued)
Guidelines for McGruff® and Related MarksGuidelines for McGruff® and Related Marks
This is the updated source for all information about getting permission to use McGruff®, Scruff®, "Take a Bite Out of Crime®," and "Unete A La Lucha Contra El Crimen®" as part of your program. This booklet also explains guidelines for uses of McGruff poses, costume, image, character, and more.
Resources Resources (continued)(continued)
• Mobilizing the Nation To Prevent Crime, Violence, and Drug Abuse, 2004, 2005, and 2006 editions
• These publications, annual reports of the Crime Prevention Coalition of America (CPCA), highlight the challenges faced by crime prevention practitioners, recognize the crime prevention techniques of some of the Coalition’s many member organizations, and celebrate the thousands of people and organizations committed to preventing crime and building safer, more caring communities. Many of the program examples used in this presentation are featured in these annual reports.
National Crime Prevention National Crime Prevention CouncilCouncil
2345 Crystal Drive
Fifth Floor
Arlington, VA 22202
202-466-6272
FAX 202-296-1356
www.ncpc.org
Contact InformationContact Information
350 N. Guadalupe, Suite 140, PMB 164San Marcos, Texas 78666.
Institute for Criminal Justice StudiesInstitute for Criminal Justice Studies
©TCLEOSE Course #2101 Crime Prevention Curriculum Part I is the intellectual property of CSCS-ICJS (2009)