NCJ Number
199059
Journal
Security Journal Volume: 16 Issue: 1 Dated: 2003 Pages: 51-62
Editor(s)
Bonnie S. Fisher,
Martin Gill
Date Published
2003
Length
12 pages
Annotation
This article focuses on design process and outcomes as a potential provider of solutions to the social and environmental problem of crime.
Abstract
This author addresses the questions of what lessons can be learned from ecodesign and applied to reducing crime, how this can be done, and what range of crime design solutions are possible. Ecodesign is described here as a response to the unsustainable nature of current global development. The author provides examples of different approaches to ecodesign currently available in order to aid in the creation of designs that will reduce crime and its causes. A framework for an integrated product policy approach is provided with focus upon the topic areas of vision and policy, new information, accountability, new market opportunities, and new stakeholders. Figures and tables provide information on the life-cycle perspective of ecodesign; framework for integrated crime product policy; comparisons between reducing crime and encouraging sustainablity; the links between sustainable development and ecodesign; and approaches to ecodesign. In conclusion, an overview of strategies aimed at decreasing crime and disorder events through design is provided, along with a list of comparative themes between ecodesign and design against crime. It is emphasized that an attitude change in favor of ecodesign policy on the part of the many different stakeholder groups involved in fighting crime is required in order to provide long term reductions in crime. A list of source references is provided.