Programs
Changing Our Communities Through Crime Prevention
Volume 30, Number 5 - June 2009
As of the December issue, NCPC will be suspending the publication of Catalyst. For up-to-date information on crime prevention, please log on to www.ncpc.org.
Editor: Martin W.G. King
In This Issue
Editorial
Honoring the Men and Women in Blue
By Alfonso E. Lenhardt, President and CEO
We should all extend a special word of thanks next time we see or work with a law enforcement officer.
Our Top Stories
President Obama Announces Intention To Nominate Al Lenhardt To Be Ambassador
By NCPC Staff
Alfonso E. Lenhardt’s tenure at NCPC has been marked by partnerships with law enforcement and a focus on emerging trends such as cyberbullying. Now President Obama has announced his intention to nominate him to be U.S. ambassador to the United Republic of Tanzania, where Lenhardt will continue to serve his country.
Ex-Offenders Find Legitimate Uses for Their Entrepreneurial Skills
By Angela Sivak, NCPC Staff
Some say that we should lock up criminals and throw away the key. But the Prison Entrepreneurship Program shows how ex-offenders can become law-abiding members of society when the business skills they used on the street are channeled into legitimate work.
Local Leadership Can Make the Biggest Difference of All
By Martin King, NCPC Staff
Local leadership can be one of the biggest factors in preventing crime. In South Florida, one person shows how it’s done.
McGruff Corner
McGruff Had a Capital Time in May
By Jeff Broderson, NCPC Staff
McGruff was out and about in Washington, DC, greeting fans of all ages.
Training Update
Training Available from NCPC
Advanced Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design Course In June
NCPC’s Advanced CPTED Course is set for June 23 – June 25 in Burlington, MA. This course provides intense, practical applications of the Basic CPTED Course. Participants engage in a more comprehensive study of lighting, landscaping, and traffic calming strategies and also review design plans and make suggestions for changes and enhancement based on previous learning. The Basic and Advanced CPTED training courses can be custom-tailored for your site. For more information on scheduling and costs, contact Sarita Coletrane at 202-261-4162, coletrane@ncpc.org.
Campus Crime Prevention Training: Get Ready for Fall
The Campus Crime Prevention curriculum was designed by the National Crime Prevention Council and college crime prevention practitioners and includes best practices in college crime prevention, lighting, Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED), security surveys, community policing, residence hall and housing security, and available crime prevention resources. This training program lasts three days and can be tailored to your site. It is intended for anyone who develops public safety policies and plans, implements prevention strategies, or works with students on crime preventions measures. This includes campus crime prevention practitioners, campus safety officials, resident assistants and those involved with student housing and student affairs, and law enforcement personnel. Some of the campuses that have hosted this training are Duke University, Northeastern University, and California State University at Northridge. For further information on scheduling and costs, contact Sarita Coletrane at NCPC, 202-261-4162, coletrane@ncpc.org.
Resources Worth Noting
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Prevention Works Blog Feed
June 2, 2009: Have A Safe Summer!
— It’s that time of year again; the time that people, especially children, look forward to the most. Yes, you guessed it – it’s summer break time! The time when families go on vacation, children are out of school, the weather is warm and inviting, and the beach is calling. It’s a much needed time for children and parents to relax from the demands of school and work. It can be a time when one may let his or her guard down and not be as attentive as he or she should be.
June 9, 2009: How Many Bars Do You Get Behind Bars? — A prisoner, already incarcerated for a drug conviction, was found guilty of using a contraband cell phone from jail to order the murder of a witness in another upcoming trial. The victim, 38 year old Carl Lackl Jr., was gunned down in a drive-by shooting outside his home in Baltimore, a week before he was to testify in that trial. This crime is the most heinous outcome of a growing and startling problem—cell phones and their availability to prisoners behind bars.
June 16, 2009: Cell Phones Gone Wild? — You have heard the stories about sexting in the news lately. Most of the stories take place in schools and involve teenagers. But, what is sexting? Sexting is described as the act of sending sexually explicit messages or photos electronically, primarily between cell phones. Roughly 20 percent of teens admit to participating in “sexting,” according to a nationwide survey by the National Campaign to Support Teen and Unplanned Pregnancy.
June 23, 2009: The Path to Crime Prevention — Everybody talks about preventing crime, but most of us have no idea how to accomplish that goal. But preventing crime is within your reach, and so is showing that path to others.
June 30, 2009: The Prison Entreneurship Program — PEP Program Prevents Recidivism A great number of inmates in U.S. prisons possess entrepreneurial skills...
Reproduction of articles for nonprofit use is granted by the National Crime Prevention Council.
This publication was made possible through Cooperative Funding Agreement No. 2008-DD-BX-0687 from the Bureau of Justice Assistance, Office of Justice Programs, U.S. Department of Justice. Opinions are those of NCPC or cited sources and do not necessarily reflect U.S. Department of Justice policy or positions. The Bureau of Justice Assistance is a component of the Office of Justice Programs, which also includes the Bureau of Justice Statistics, the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, and the Office for Victims of Crime.
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