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ADVANCING STRATEGIES IN POLICING AND CRIME PREVENTION


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Page No: 17-26
Language: English
Authors: Dr. John Motsamai Modise*
Received: 2025-02-19
Accepted: 2025-03-01
Published Date: 2025-03-05
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Abstract:
To ensure optimal resource allocation and maximize the impact of crime prevention programs on creating safer communities, it is imperative to evaluate their efficacy. This necessitates a thorough and comprehensive strategy that goes beyond just tracking instantaneous outcomes. The purpose of the article was to evaluate how crime prevention initiatives affected crime rates and associated socioeconomic issues. to assess the financial viability of various crime prevention strategies. to educate practitioners and legislators on the best tactics for lowering crime. The goals were to Create a thorough study plan to assess the success of the program. Compile and evaluate information on program participation, crime rates, and pertinent socioeconomic variables. To determine the financial impact of crime prevention programs, perform cost-benefit assessments. Examine the long-term effects on crime and recidivism of various approaches. Determine the elements that affect whether crime prevention initiatives are successful or unsuccessful. How much do crime prevention initiatives (such those aimed at violent or property crimes) lower crime rates? What are the immediate and long-term effects of crime prevention initiatives on rates of recidivism? Are some strategies for preventing crime more cost-effective than others in terms of reducing crime? What effects do social and economic variables have on how successful crime prevention initiatives are? What unforeseen repercussions might crime prevention methods have, if any? Methods for Evaluating Initiatives in Crime Prevention. A robust methodology is necessary to ensure that programs for preventing crime are correctly evaluated. Perform a literature review that will assist in understanding the body of existing research, identifying any gaps, and developing your research questions. This will be done by using academic journals, papers, and other reliable sources. A thorough framework for conducting research and writing about the creation of digital infrastructure and the future of the digital workforce is provided by this format. Academics and professionals can conduct a thorough assessment that aids in the distribution of resources, the establishment of new programs, and ultimately the building of safer communities by employing this methodology.
Keywords: Evaluation, Cost-benefit analysis, Impact assessment, Long-term outcomes, Social programs, Community policing, Situational crime prevention, Educational programs, Recidivism, Crime prevention programs. Community policing, Problem-oriented policing, Technology-driven policing, Data analysis.

Journal: IRASS Journal of Multidisciplinary Studies
ISSN(Online): 3049-0073
Publisher: IRASS Publisher
Frequency: Monthly
Language: English

ADVANCING STRATEGIES IN POLICING AND CRIME PREVENTION