Crime Prevention

Abstract

Crime prevention is a broad topic that encompasses a great many programs and initiatives. A great diversity of crimes can be the target of crime prevention and different approaches to crime prevention target different factors contributing to crime. Consequently, a diversity of actors will frequently be engaged in efforts to prevent crime. This can range from international agencies such as the United Nations Office of Drugs and Crime, to national crime prevention bodies, down to local actors. Government, non-government, civil society, voluntary, activist, private sector and individual citizens can and do engage in crime prevention activities.