Securing livelihoods - The impact of CPTED on creating safe and liveable communities
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Crime Prevention through Environmental Design (CPTED) is a philosophy of crime prevention that seeks to make the physical environment less conducive to crime and the CPTED principles can be applied to a variety of settings including residences, businesses, parks and schools.
There is a growing body of evidence that CPTED can be an effective crime reduction strategy. A study in The Department of Justice in the U.S. conducted in 2008 showed that CPTED can reduce crime by up to 25%. In addition to reducing crime, CPTED can also help create safe and livable communities. When people feel safe in their community, they are more likely to participate in civic activities and take care of their property. This can lead to reduced social isolation and increase many positive outcomes.
This research paper study will examine the impact of CPTED on creating safe and livable communities. The review will discuss the theoretical foundations of CPTED, and the potential benefits of CPTED for safeguarding livelihoods. The findings of this research paper study shall suggest that CPTED can be an effective tool for creating safe and livable communities. However, the study also highlights the challenges of implementing CPTED in practice. These challenges include community involvement, funding needs and maintenance.
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