Qualification in Crime Prevention

Qualification in Crime Prevention
Author: Marc Coester
Publisher: BoD – Books on Demand
Total Pages: 122
Release: 2008
Genre: Crime prevention
ISBN: 3936999465

Until recently crime prevention has been considered of little importance in the training of practitioners in related disciplines. In Europe there is a lack of opportunities for basic training and professional development. It can be assumed that the demand for qualified specialists and managers in crime prevention will increase. It was the objective of the Beccaria-Center Professional Training in Crime Prevention to work on closing this gap. With the financial support of the AGIS-programme of the European Commission, the project was implemented by the Council of Crime Prevention of Lower Saxony, Germany with eight European partners. This compilation from the involved countries reflects the current situation of qualification in crime prevention. The contributions show that it is necessary to expand basic training and further professional development opportunities in crime prevention. They clearly demonstrate that the demand for high quality and sustainable crime prevention is higher than ever and there is a clear lack of such training offers in Germany and in Europe more widely.

Crime Prevention

Crime Prevention
Author: Adam Sutton
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Total Pages: 293
Release: 2021-02-23
Genre: Social Science
ISBN: 110884930X

Crime Prevention: Principles, Perspectives and Practices introduces readers to the theory and practice of crime prevention. Now in its third edition, this book argues for a combination of social and situational/environmental crime prevention strategies as more effective alternatives to policing, criminal justice and 'law and order' approaches. Contending that the principles of prevention can be applied to persistent crime problems such as alcohol-related violence and family and domestic violence, the book explores the prevention of other broad societal harms including terrorism, cybercrime and threats to the environment. The book features useful pedagogy such as case studies, discussion questions and extension topics, as well as new chapters on environmental crime and counter-terrorism. Written by a team of experts in the field of criminology, Crime Prevention remains an authoritative introduction to crime prevention in Australia, and is an invaluable resource for criminology students.

Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design

Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design
Author: Timothy Crowe
Publisher: Elsevier
Total Pages: 377
Release: 2013-06-19
Genre: Social Science
ISBN: 0124116337

Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design, 3e is a vital book for anyone involved in architectural design, space management, and urban planning. The concepts presented in this book explain the link between design and human behavior. Understanding this link can enable a planner to use natural environmental factors to minimize loss and crime and to maximize productivity. This practical guide addresses several environmental settings, including major event facilities, small retail establishments, downtown streets, residential areas, and playgrounds. A one-stop resource with explanations of criminal behavior and the historical aspects of design, it teaches both the novice and the expert in crime prevention how to use the environment to affect human behavior in a positive manner. - Fully updated with substantial new material in each chapter - Useful illustrations describe the design and layout concepts in an easy to understand manner - Written by a well-qualified author in the field of crime prevention

Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design

Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design
Author: Timothy Crowe
Publisher: Butterworth-Heinemann
Total Pages: 354
Release: 2000-03-30
Genre: Architecture
ISBN: 9780750671989

A manual for those involved in architectural design, space management and urban planning. The concepts presented explain the link between design and human behaviour, teaching both novices and experts in crime prevention how to use the environment to affect human behaviour in a positive manner.

Criminology and Crime Prevention

Criminology and Crime Prevention
Author: James Dickety
Publisher: Critical Publishing
Total Pages: 227
Release: 2024-01-03
Genre: Law
ISBN: 1915080754

This book guides policing students through the areas of Criminology and crime prevention required for their course and help them apply this knowledge into their work. It uses crime prevention theory alongside current practice and evidence-based policing research that students can apply in their practice. It explores what criminology is, its helpfulness in policing, and examines key topics such as offenders and offending, victims and victimology, and principles and theories of crime prevention. A range of models of policing which can be applied to various crime prevention scenarios are discussed, with details on specific initiatives already in place. The content is specifically designed to meet the requirements of the PEQF (Police Education Qualifications Framework) and module six in the policing curriculum on criminology and crime prevention. Case studies and evidence-based examples are used to provide clear links between theory and practice, while critical thinking and review activities embed understanding and promote critical thinking. As part of the series, care has been taken into this book to make sure that it reflects challenges faced by new students, linking theory to real-life operational practice. Part of the Professional Policing Curriculum in Practice series.

Handbook of Crime Prevention and Community Safety

Handbook of Crime Prevention and Community Safety
Author: Nick Tilley
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
Total Pages: 627
Release: 2017-03-27
Genre: Social Science
ISBN: 1317530829

This second edition of the Handbook of Crime Prevention and Community Safety provides a completely revised and updated collection of essays focusing on the theory and practice of crime prevention and the creation of safer communities. This book is divided into five comprehensive parts: Part I, brand new to this edition, is concerned with theoretical perspectives on crime prevention and community safety. Part II considers general approaches to preventing crime, including a new chapter on the theory and practice of deterrence. Part III focuses on specific crime prevention strategies, including a new chapter on regulation for crime prevention. Part IV focuses on the prevention of specific categories of crime and the fear they generate, including new chapters on organised crime and cybercrime. Part V considers the preventative process: the methods through which presenting problems can be analysed, responses formulated and implemented, and their effectiveness evaluated. Bringing together leading academics and practitioners from the UK, US, Australia and the Netherlands, this volume will be an invaluable reference for researchers and practitioners whose work relates to crime prevention and community safety, as well as for undergraduate and postgraduate courses in crime prevention.