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Explore how community engagement can prevent crime through managing public disorder.

May 1, 1997

Fixing broken windows: restoring order and reducing crime in our communities

Key Points

Explore how community engagement can prevent crime through managing public disorder.
Analyzes the application of crime prevention strategies across various American cities.
Presents evidence from police and community collaborations in urban areas.
Suggests adaptable methods for individuals and community members to implement.
Successful implementation of strategies led to reduced crime rates in various locations.
Case studies in New York City and Seattle show significant improvements in public safety.
Community involvement was identified as a critical factor in controlling disorder and preventing crime.

Abstract

Based on a groundbreaking theory of crime prevention, this practical and empowering book shows how citizens, business owners, and police can work together to ensure the safety of their George Kelling, one of America s leading criminologists, has proven the success of his method across the country, from the New York City subways to the public parks of Seattle. Here, Kelling and urban anthropologist and lawyer Catherine Coles demonstrate that by controlling disorderly behavior in public spaces, we can create an environment where serious crime cannot flourish, and they explain how to adapt these effective methods for use in our own homes and communities.

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