The author of this column describes several instances in which secure data on computers were compromised. In each of these instances, a different route was involved in gaining access to the secure data--one by office-based theft, one by hacking, and one by burglary. Is is proposed that the most difficult factor to guarantee in the protection of…

In the UK, following the Crime and Disorder Act of 1998, the Youth Justice Board (YJB) funded over 450 separate crime prevention schemes. The YJB in approving these various schemes stressed the importance of monitoring and evaluation. Local evaluators were appointed whose role was to report back to the funding agency and the national evaluators.…

The "learning society" expresses principles of a universal humanity and a promise of progress that seem to transcend the nation. The paper indicates how this society is governed in the name of a cosmopolitan ideal that despite its universal pretensions embodies particular inclusions and exclusions. These occur through inscribing…

This paper proposes a new bipartisan initiative to strengthen the effectiveness of U.S. social programs by focusing funds within each program on research-proven projects, practices, and strategies ("interventions"). The proposal seeks neither an increase nor decrease in overall program funding; rather, its central aim is to maximize the…

Crimes committed by juveniles are among the most urgent social problems. Juvenile crime is as prevalent as crime itself is, and it has not been solved completely in any society and cannot be solved through law enforcement measures alone. In this article, the authors discuss the dynamics and structure of juvenile crime in Russia and present data…

This article reviews approaches for developing comprehensive strategies that stop violence before initial perpetration occurs. Using feminist theory and public health perspectives as its foundation, the use of educational sessions, community mobilization, social norms, social marketing, and policy work are all explored. (Contains 1 table.)

This document contains materials necessary for setting up a McGruff House Program in a neighborhood community. A McGruff House is described as a temporary haven for children who find themselves in emergency or frightening situations such as being bullied, followed, or hurt while walking in a neighborhood. It is noted that persons who volunteer…

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…