Crime Reduction - Helping to Reduce Crime in Your Area

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Passport to Crime Reduction

This new distance learning package is the second in the passport series to be produced by the Home Office Crime Reduction Centre.

It is recommended as essential reading for anyone new to the field of crime reduction and provides a useful source of reference if you already have some experience.

The package examines what we mean by crime reduction and looks at the problem-solving tools and processes, which are the foundation of the profession. It contains a case study allowing the user to put their new skills into practice.

On completion of the package the user will have a foundation of knowledge based upon years of professional, practical experience.

Whether you are new to crime reduction or already have some knowledge you will find this publication invaluable.

The Passport to Crime Reduction has been separated into sections to make downloading easier and faster. This may take a few minutes for each section.

Alternatively, you can order a free hard copy from Prolog by telephoning them on 0870 241 4680 or emailing them at homeoffice@prolog.uk.com.

 

Covers and Contents

This section contains the covers, the aims and objectives of the Passport, the contents, and notes on how to get the most out of this training package.

 

covers and contents.pdf PDF, 132Kb

 

Part One

This section introduces the subject by establishing what crime reduction is. It then looks at the Acts and Legislation which have influenced the way in which we work today. It looks at how to establish effective partnership working and how to engage the community.

 

Part one.pdf PDF, 181Kb

 

Part Two

This section looks at the Process of Crime Reduction and examines some problem solving tools: SARA, The Problem Analysis Triangle, Routine Activity Theory, and the Ten Principles of crime reduction. This section also contains the case study.

 

Part two.pdf PDF, 630Kb

 

Part Three

This section defines evaluation, monitoring and good assessment. It describes the 10 step method of project management and looks at the 7 stage process for evaluation, discussing what to do with the results.

 

Part three.pdf PDF, 136Kb

 

Part Four

This section contains further information including a host of web addresses where information is available. It also contains the evaluation form.

Part four.pdf PDF, 69Kb

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