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Preferred term

crime prevention  

Definition(s)

  • Crime prevention is recognized as any action designed to reduce the actual level of crime, perceived levels of crime, or fear of crime. Its effects are a priori (i.e., proactive techniques) to future crime. [Source: The Social History of Crime and Punishment in America: An Encylopedia; Crime Prevention]

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http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/N9J-ZZ79H3HG-4

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