Crime Prevention

Question 1

What is situational crime prevention

Answer 1

Involves making it difficult for criminals to commit crimes by increasing the risk of being caught, and making the crime more difficult or less rewarding to perpetrate

Question 2

What are examples of situational crime prevention

Answer 2

• use of surveillance cameras and security guards in shops
• colour tagging clothes
• installation of anti-virus software
• use of UV lights in bathrooms in order to decrease opportunity for drug use
  Real life example: Greater number of police in areas such as King’s Cross where majority of drunken, one punch assaults occur

Question 3

What is social crime prevention

Answer 3

involves measures which attempt to address the underlying social factors which may lead to criminal behaviour, including lack of skills or socioeconomic disadvantage

Question 4

what are examples of social crime prevention

Answer 4

• youth programs
• educational workshops
• encourage young people away from crime is the use of diversionary programs that provide a venue for alternative activities during after-school hours, such as drop-in centres