Useful resources to support the design of evidence-based community safety and crime prevention projects.
https://author.crimeprevention.vic.gov.au/resources-for-developing-evidence-based-crime-prevention-initiatives
A useful resource for organisations considering implementing CCTV (closed circuit television) systems.
https://author.crimeprevention.vic.gov.au/resources/cctv/guide-to-developing-cctv-for-public-safety-in-victoria
Lighting, pavements, street furniture and plantings improve the safety and usability of a laneway in St Albans town centre.
https://author.crimeprevention.vic.gov.au/in-your-community-0/featured-projects/public-safety-infrastructure-fund-featured-projects/case-1
Guidelines to support local government to deliver and manage safer skate parks in Victoria.
https://author.crimeprevention.vic.gov.au/the-safety-grind-guidelines-for-safer-skate-parks
A community radio station broadcasts a crime prevention forum with guest speakers from Victoria Police, Crime Stoppers Victoria and more.
https://author.crimeprevention.vic.gov.au/in-your-community-0/featured-projects/community-safety-fund-featured-projects/case-study-colac
Building positive connections between neighbours to improve safety and reduce the risk of crime in the City of Monash.
https://author.crimeprevention.vic.gov.au/in-your-community-0/featured-projects/community-safety-fund-featured-projects/case-study-meet-your
A new video by Greater Geelong City Council is educating business owners about Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) to help reduce the risk of crime and graffiti vandalism.
https://author.crimeprevention.vic.gov.au/in-your-community-0/featured-projects/graffiti-prevention-grants-featured-projects/video-cpted-and
The Wyndham Citizens’ Academy is an innovative program in Melbourne’s west helping participants learn more about the justice system in Victoria.
https://author.crimeprevention.vic.gov.au/helping-people-to-better-understand-victorias-justice-system
A guide to writing a case study for Youth Crime Prevention Grants.
https://author.crimeprevention.vic.gov.au/grants-and-programs/youth-crime-prevention-program/information-on-writing-a-case-study
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.
https://author.crimeprevention.vic.gov.au/new-research-explores-link-between-lighting-and-perceptions-of-safety