An early childhood educator, serving on the board of a foundation with a nationwide focus on crime prevention among children, implemented a practicum intervention designed to provide crime prevention videotapes for viewing by 6- to 12-year-olds in a high-crime urban area. The general goals of the practicum were to institute a method to develop…

This paper presents a cause-focused typology of 12 delinquency prevention strategies to serve as a system for organizing and conceptualizing delinquency prevention efforts. These strategies are conceptually distinct and have been designed to facilitate systematic planning and evaluation of prevention efforts and to allow for comparative…

Discusses the uses of building security systems to prevent loss from damage by vandalism in school buildings. Outlines types of systems, selection of systems, and current practices in securing schools. (MD)

How existing technologies could help control rising crime rates by monitoring criminals, detecting crimes, and punishing offenders is discussed. (RM)

Summarizes viewpoints of librarians, booksellers, lawyers, and law enforcement agents attending conference on book theft sponsored by Oberlin College and Antiquarian Booksellers Association of America. Trust between librarians and dealers in rare books, importance of disclosure, visible marking of books, closed stacks, and dealing with law…

Discusses financial and physical asset protection in libraries based on principles of internal control. Elements of internal control are explained: reliable personnel; physical safeguarding of assets; separation of duties; adequate documentation; independent checks; proper procedures and authorizations; and bonding, job rotation, and enforced…

Wytheville Community College (Virginia) and Bland Correctional Center collaboratively created a customized seminar on banking security by videotaping convicted bank robbers giving their perceptions of banks. (SK)

Biometrics (hand geometry, iris and retina scanners, voice and facial recognition, signature dynamics, facial thermography, and fingerprint readers) identifies people based on physical characteristics. Administrators worried about kidnapping, vandalism, theft, and violent intruders might welcome these security measures when they become more…

To provide a safer learning environment in Broward County (Florida) Public Schools, secondary school students have become involved in a crime- and drug-prevention program called Youth Crime Watch. Structured as a school-based extracurricular activity, this program provides a forum for discussing drug and crime prevention, establishing…

Contends that young people's image of career in criminal justice field has been shaped by entertainment media and does not nearly match real thing. Describes reality of career in criminal justice and discusses how to prepare for such a career. Examines numerous career tracks in law enforcement, corrections, courts, forensic science, and private…

Describes how electronic alarm systems can enhance school security by offering constant protection. Discusses the two types of electronic security systems available--hardwire and wireless--the best locations to place detectors, strategies in protecting specialized areas, and the importance of keeping accurate records regarding false alarms. (RJM)

Examines ways of adequately providing the security of middle schools while creating an environment in which students and staff feel at home. Areas covered include architectural strategies to encourage better communication, controlling vandalism, and preventing unauthorized people from entering the building. (GR)

Examines the questions schools should address when re-evaluating how to protect people, property, and assets. Questions addressed include where and how to begin to improve security in a school, getting the most protection economically, establishing where electronic security should be used, using surveillance cameras and systems, and what the role…

Addresses the issue of child sexual abuse, providing contextual information about the problem, such as the fact that in 85-95% of cases, the offender is known to and trusted by the victim. Discusses positive and negative influences of general children's literature noting that children are greatly influenced by situations depicted in books. Focuses…

Crime Stoppers of Houston is one of 800 similar citizen-driven hot-line programs operating in the United States, Canada, and Europe. Such programs increase community safety by offering cash rewards, a guarantee of secrecy, and speedy police response to callers. An adaptation for school-age youth is described. (MLH)