Climbing wall with brightly colour blocks, a mural with a woman’s face and signage

$2.72 million awarded to make public spaces safer in Victoria

October 11th, 2019
Funding for new projects has been awarded under the latest round of the Public Safety Infrastructure Fund
Police officers and councils members stand in front of new CCTV camera.

Spotlight on the Department of Justice and Community Safety regions: Loddon Mallee

September 10th, 2019
Located in Victoria’s North West, the Loddon Mallee region covers almost 26 per cent of the state and ten local government areas, including Bendigo, Mildura, Echuca and Swan Hill.
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Councils join the first meeting of the Municipal Crime Prevention Network

September 10th, 2019
Staff from almost 30 councils recently attended the first meeting of the Municipal Crime Prevention Network.
A group of three women and three men who partiicpated in the initial Citizen's Academy

Helping people to better understand Victoria’s justice system

August 23rd, 2019
The Wyndham Citizens’ Academy is an innovative program in Melbourne’s west helping participants learn more about the justice system in Victoria.
A cartoon image of people sitting around a table sharing ideas.

Municipal Crime Prevention Network

July 11th, 2019
Victorian councils are invited to join the Municipal Crime Prevention Network
Woman walking under lighting

New research explores link between lighting and perceptions of safety

June 14th, 2019
Does more lighting always make people feel safer? The latest research suggests that improving perceptions of safety in public spaces requires a more nuanced approach.
A CCTV camera

Updated findings on the impact of CCTV for crime prevention

June 14th, 2019
CCTV experts have released an updated systematic review of the effects of CCTV on crime.
OutTeach runs a mobile classroom from a van.

Spotlight on the Department of Justice and Community Safety regions: Hume

June 14th, 2019
Located in Victoria’s north east, this region covers 12 local government areas and includes the major centres of Wangaratta, Wodonga and Shepparton.
Participant from one of our Youth Crime Prevention Grants

Youth crime prevention projects share in $1.4 million of additional funding

May 20th, 2019
Additional funding supports youth crime prevention projects to continue working with young Victorians.
a colourful mural on the side of a large wall featuring local Melton birds

Video case study: Melton Graffiti Preventative Education and Street Art Activation program

March 13th, 2019
Melton City Council delivered a multifaceted graffiti prevention project that has reduced the amount of illegal graffiti in the community