NCJ Number
147623
Editor(s)
M Stewart,
R Warner
Date Published
1993
Length
260 pages
Annotation
In addition to describing the basic steps for establishing a neighborhood crime prevention group, this book provides suggestions for countering specific crimes.
Abstract
Three chapters instruct readers in how to start a group, research local crime problems, organize meetings, and keep the group focused on its goals. Two chapters suggest how to establish a working partnership with police and discuss the fundamental neighborhood watch techniques that can be used by most crime prevention groups. Nine chapters provide guidelines for implementing specific projects. These include improvement in home security to prevent burglaries, neighborhood security projects, personal safety at home and on the street, victim-witness assistance, protection for children, and instruction in what to do about family violence. Other suggested projects involve the prevention of vandalism and graffiti, prevention of drug dealing and gangs, and fostering neighborhood unity. An appendix discusses the awareness of personal vulnerability to crime, neighborhood preparation for disasters, publicity for the neighborhood crime prevention group, the formation of a nonprofit corporation, and measurement of the success of neighborhood crime prevention efforts.