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WHAT IS SCP

situational crime prevention

5 ASSUMPTIONS OF SCP.

1. implementation must be problem specific.

2. anyone is capable of committing a crime.

3. offending is 'rational'

4. criminals assess the acceptablity of their behaviour.

5. these principles apply to preventing ALL crime.

THE 25 SCP TECHNIQUES.

INCREASE THE EFFORTS.

1. harden targets

2. control access to facilities

3. screen exists

4. deflect offenders

5. control tools and weapons.

INCREASE THE RISKS

6. extend guardianship

7. assist natural surveillance.

8. reduce anonymity.

9. utilise place managers

10. strengthen formal surveilance.

3. REDUCE THE REWARDS.

11. conceal targets.

12. remove targets.

13. identify property

14. deny benefits.

15. disrupt markets.

4. REDUCE PROVOCATIONS

16. reduce frustration and stress.

17. avoid disputes.

18. remove emotional arousal.

19. neutralise peer pressure.

20. discourage imitation.

5. REMOVE EXCUSES.

21. set rules.

22. post instructions.

23. alertt conscience.

24.assist complience.

25. control alcohol and drugs.

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