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The Victorian Government’s goal is to prevent crime and keep communities safe by addressing the root causes of offending.

A joined-up approach to support people and communities in need

Collaboration across government, key organisations and with communities is the best way to provide individuals with the right supports to address the risk factors for offending and strengthen social recovery outcomes.

Working with the community across three action areas

The Strategy will support effective, collaborative efforts to improve outcomes for individuals and communities in Victoria across three interconnected action areas.

Measuring the impact of our efforts to prevent crime

We will monitor and evaluate our progress in addressing risk factors for offending across the Victorian Government.

Action Area 1: Empower and invest in communities to implement local solutions

Empower and invest in communities to implement local solutions.

Action Area 2: Enhance and connect support for people in need

Enhance and connect support for people and communities in need.

Action Area 3: Evidence and impact for effective and innovative approaches

Evidence and impact for effective and innovative approaches.

How the Strategy was developed

The Crime Prevention Strategy has been developed through a whole-of-community and government effort.

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Go to the Youth Crime Prevention Program

Understand common situational crime prevention techniques and examples

Access key resources and templates to manage my project

Measure perceptions of crime and safety in my community

Download a toolkit to evaluate my crime prevention project

Find information, tips and resources on crime prevention

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Search for funded projects across Victoria

Initiatives and resources

Youth Crime Prevention Program

Youth Crime Prevention Program

Funding for community-led initiatives that address offending behaviour and recidivism by young people.

Case study: Project Night Justice

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Case study: Project Night Justice

Under the Crime Prevention Innovation Fund, Project Night Justice aims to improve personal safety for women and gender diverse people visiting the Melbourne CBD at night through a suite of activities.

Case study: Feeling Safe in Public Places

Case study: Feeling Safe in Public Places

Feeling Safe in Public Places supports local government to better understand and respond to the needs of migrant women when designing and managing safe, inclusive public spaces. The Safe Spaces Report and related toolkits are a useful resource available to councils across the state.