Engaging the Power of Prevention: 10 Action Principles

1. Engaging the Power of Prevention: 10 ActionPrinciples Crime Prevention Coalition of America National Crime Prevention Council 2007

2. Goal of This Presentation The goal is to enable citizens and community groups to develop and sustain the best crime prevention strategies based on 10 principles. National Crime Prevention Council

3. Objectives • Review 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. National Crime Prevention Council

4. Early 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 National Crime Prevention Council

5. Early Days of Crime Prevention (continued) • 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 National Crime Prevention Council

6. Development of Engaging the Power of Prevention: 10 Action Principles • Coalition affirms the 1990 foundation and updates it for the challenges and opportunities of coming decades • More than two years of research and discussion is conducted • 26 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 National Crime Prevention Council

7. Development of Engaging the Power of Prevention: 10 Action Principles(continued) • 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 National Crime Prevention Council

8. Engaging the Power of Prevention: 10 Action Principles Foundations for Action National Crime Prevention Council

9. The 10 Action Principles of Crime Prevention • Everyone’s business • More than security • A responsibility of all levels and agencies of government • Linked with solving social problems • Cost-effective Preventing crime is National Crime Prevention Council

10. 10 Action Principles (continued) Preventing crime requires 6. A central role in law enforcement • Cooperation and collaboration by all elements of the community • Education • Tailoring to local needs and conditions • Continual testing and improvement National Crime Prevention Council

11. Applying the 10 Action Principles What do each of these action principles look like in practice? National Crime Prevention Council

12. Principle One Preventing Crime Is Everyone’s Business National Crime Prevention Council

13. Preventing Crime Is Everyone’s Business • Children, youth, and adults • Criminal justice community • Social services • Elected officials • Business leaders • Each person has a stake in the prevention of crime and each person can help National Crime Prevention Council

14. Building the Foundation • Educate • Motivate • Organize • Mobilize National Crime Prevention Council

15. Building the Foundation(continued) Remember, no single group or organization 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 National Crime Prevention Council

16. Applying Principle One In Providence, RI, the Mt. Hope Learning Center has become the core of activity that builds community, improves the lives of children and adults, and prevents crime. Mt. Hope Learning Center140 Cypress StreetProvidence, RI 02906 Phone: 401-455-8875; Fax: 401-455-9875 www.mthopelearningcenter.org National Crime Prevention Council

17. Principle Two Preventing Crime Is More Than Security National Crime Prevention Council

18. Preventing Crime Is More Than Security • Embraces both the physical and the human environment • Reduces risk and the human conditions that cause risk • Addresses a broad range of issues National Crime Prevention Council

19. Applying Principle Two The Niagara Falls Block Club Council has expanded the traditional Neighborhood Watch activities to include increasing community awareness as well as engagement. Home Block Club Association Roger Spurback, President 2234 Forest AvenueNiagara Falls, NY 14301 716-285-5426rspurblockclub@aol.com National Crime Prevention Council

20. Principle Three Preventing Crime Is a Responsibility of All Levels and Agencies of Government National Crime Prevention Council

21. Preventing Crime Is a Responsibility of All Levels and Agencies of Government • Prevention is a sound government investment. • Agencies within each level of government, not just law enforcement, have a stake in promoting crime prevention. National Crime Prevention Council

22. What Roles Can Government Play? • Direct funding • Training • Technical assistance • Policy guidance • In-kind resources • Participation and/or leadership • Information • Positive alternatives to specific problems National Crime Prevention Council

23. How Can Citizens Affect the Government? • Know your representatives • Create opportunities to state your case for change • Advocate for your community’s issues National Crime Prevention Council

24. Applying Principle Three The California Attorney General’s Office has convened a multijurisdictional task force to address domestic violence. California Attorney General's Office P.O. Box 944255, 1300 I Street, Suite 1150 Sacramento, CA 94244-2550 1-800-952-5225 National Crime Prevention Council

25. Principle Four Preventing Crime Is Linked With Solving Social Problems National Crime Prevention Council

26. Preventing Crime Is Linked With Solving Social Problems • Problem-solving approaches to policing need to address community, structural, and social issues. National Crime Prevention Council

27. What Types of Social Problems Lie Beneath the Surface? • Unemployment • Lack of education • Physical surroundings • Truancy • Latchkey youth • Absence of childcare • Absence of healthcare National Crime Prevention Council

28. Applying Principle Four Early Start, an early intervention program in South Florida, teaches children conflict resolution, character education, and other life skills. Citizens’ Crime Watch of Miami-Dade 1515 Northwest 79th Avenue Miami, FL 33126 305-470-1670 National Crime Prevention Council

29. Principle Five Preventing Crime Is Cost-Effective National Crime Prevention Council

30. Preventing Crime Is Cost-Effective • Research shows that crime prevention initiatives can more than pay for themselves. • Crime is expensive. • Effective prevention is a sound investment. National Crime Prevention Council

31. Examples of Crime Prevention Saving Money • Settling disputes without violence • Preventing juvenile violence • Better street lighting • Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) National Crime Prevention Council

32. Applying Principle Five The Life Skills Training Program for reducing alcohol, tobacco, and marijuana use among teens proves effective by rigorous evaluation. Center for the Study and Prevention of Violence Institute of Colorado at Boulder 1877 Broadway, Suite 601 Boulder, CO 80302 303-492-1032 National Crime Prevention Council

33. Principle Six Preventing Crime Requires a Central Role in Law Enforcement National Crime Prevention Council

34. Preventing Crime Requires a Central Role in Law Enforcement • Law enforcement needs community support • Community residents and leaders need to support prevention National Crime Prevention Council

35. Applying Principle Six The Gilbert, AZ, Police Department’s Lock ’Em Out program helps the community prevent both home burglary and auto theft. Gilbert Police Department's Crime Prevention Unit 480-503-6527 National Crime Prevention Council

36. Principle Seven Preventing Crime Requires Cooperation and Collaboration by All Elements of the Community National Crime Prevention Council

37. Preventing Crime Requires Cooperation and Collaboration by All Elements of the Community • Requires a process of identifying and solving problems • Cooperation and collaboration are a necessity National Crime Prevention Council

38. Tips for a Successful Coalition or Group • A clear definition of mutual goals • A jointly developed structure and shared responsibility • Mutual authority and accountability for success • Sharing resources and rewards • Appropriate cross-section of members • Members see coalition as in their best interest National Crime Prevention Council

39. Tips for a Successful Coalition or Group(continued) • Members share a stake in both process and outcome • Clear roles and responsibilities are developed • Flexibility, adaptability, and the ability to compromise • Equal decision-making authority (per member, not based on rank or authority) • Mutual respect, understanding, and trust National Crime Prevention Council

40. Applying Principle Seven Hinds County, MS, has 240 Neighborhood Watches in six towns within its 875 square miles and each must meet specific requirements set forth by the Sheriff’s Department. National Crime Prevention Council

41. Principle Eight Preventing Crime Requires Education National Crime Prevention Council

42. Preventing Crime Requires Education • Education is at the core of crime prevention. • It embraces information, training, and motivation to action at all levels. • It helps all residents of communities make themselves and their homes safer. • It informs and engages all government agencies. National Crime Prevention Council

43. Every Resident of This Country Needs Crime Prevention Information • From children to senior citizens, kindergarten to college • New immigrants • Parents and families • In the workplace • Civic, social, and religious organizations • Adult education venues • Teen programs both by and for youth National Crime Prevention Council

44. Applying Principle Eight Education about personal and community crime prevention strategies has been the cornerstone of modern crime prevention since its inception. Education occurs on two levels: • Information to community members • Training for practitioners National Crime Prevention Council

45. Principle Nine Preventing Crime Requires Tailoring to Local Needs and Conditions National Crime Prevention Council

46. 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. National Crime Prevention Council

47. Preventing Crime Requires Tailoring to Local Needs and Conditions (continued) • Tailoring programs to local circumstances must be a group effort. • All needs must periodically be reassessed so that programs can better fit changing requirements. • Training in program planning and management for non-law enforcement persons could help customize new program efforts. National Crime Prevention Council

48. Applying 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. National Crime Prevention Council

49. Principle Ten Preventing Crime Requires Continual Evaluation and Improvement National Crime Prevention Council

50. Preventing Crime Requires Continual Evaluation and Improvement • Document the effectiveness of crime prevention programs and strategies. • Be alert to local, national, and international trends. • Measure performance and assess outcomes. • Seek and expand commitment from the entire community. National Crime Prevention Council