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Some practical
ideas
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Introduce leaflet
drops to areas outlining initiatives that the partnership
has implemented, in full consultation with the local
community, to reduce crime and disorder and improve the
environment they live in.
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Media publicity
should be undertaken in an unbiased and sensitive way to
avoid sensationalism as this can have negative consequences
for vulnerable groups within the community. An example might
be an increased fear of crime in older people if a violent
crime is reported sensationally.
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Use every
opportunity to provide the community with names, numbers and
other contact details of those officials (in council, police
and other agencies) that can be contacted to discuss a
particular problem. Make clear which agency deals with which
problems.
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Put posters and
leaflets in busy communal areas such as the library, post
office or doctor’s surgeries. Again emphasis the work of the
partnership, but also include some crime prevention
messages.
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Consider a variety
of formats to ensure materials handed out are accessible to
hard to reach and vulnerable groups.
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Turn up at shopping
centres or local residents meetings, community fairs and
kids clubs, anywhere that enables you to find a platform to
put across the facts about crime in the area and you can
also discuss issues in a relaxed and informal setting.
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Public consultations
and presentations help to identify problems as well as
offering a forum for community involvement in local crime
reduction initiatives.
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Educate children at
school age about what they can do to fight crime and
anti-social behaviour and bullying but also to encourage
them to get involved in their community. Speak to schools in
your area about the best way to get the message across to
their pupils.
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Make sure that any
information you put on the partnership website is accurate
and up to date. This will ensure that the correct
information about crime levels is reaching the public.
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Use the rumour mill
in your favour. Word of mouth can also be used to spread
good news and reassurance.
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Local crime and
disorder newsletters can be a good way of describing crime
and disorder trends and publicising initiatives for reducing
community safety problems.
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Use local radio
stations to promote safety issues, delivering messages
directly to the community.
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