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The NCJRS Abstracts Database contains abstracts of more than 200,000 criminal justice, juvenile justice, and substance abuse resources housed within the NCJRS Library. Search the NCJRS Abstracts Database for resources on this topic.
 
 
Community Crime Prevention Strategies Programs at a Glance
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Crime & Crime Prevention

Community Crime Prevention Strategies

Community crime prevention programs or strategies target changes in community infrastructure, culture, or the physical environment in order to reduce crime. The diversity of approaches include neighborhood watch, community policing, urban or physical design, and comprehensive or multi-disciplinary efforts.  These strategies may seek to engage residents, community and faith-based organizations, and local government agencies in addressing the factors that contribute to the community’s crime, delinquency, and disorder.

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OJP Publications

Community-Based Violence Prevention Study of the Safe and Successful Youth Initiative: An Intervention To Prevent Urban Gun Violence, OJJDP-Sponsored, April 2017
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An Evaluation of a Community-Based Program to Counter Violent Extremism Leads to New Measures of Effectiveness That Could Aid Future Evaluations, NIJ, January 2017
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Evaluation of a Multi-Faceted, U.S. Community-Based, Muslim-Led CVE Program, NIJ-Sponsored, 2016
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Collective Efficacy: Taking Action To Improve Neighborhoods, NIJ, May 2016
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Byrne Criminal Justice Innovation Program: Spring 2015 Update, BJA-Sponsored, June 2015
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Questions and Answers

How can I get involved with or volunteer for drug prevention efforts in my community?
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Where can I locate information on curfews and their effectiveness in reducing juvenile crime?
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How can I learn about effective crime prevention programs?
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Related Resources

Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS)

Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP): Faith-Based & Community Initiatives

Smart Policing Initiative

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