Partnerships

Crime Prevention Coalition of America

 

The Crime Prevention Coalition of America is a nonpartisan group of more than 350 national, state, federal, and community-based organizations united to promote and work toward citizen action to prevent crime. Established in 1980, its members include youth development organizations, municipalities, law enforcement agencies, federal and state government representatives, state crime prevention associations, and community-based groups.

 

Coalition Philosophy

 

The Crime Prevention Coalition of America believes that:

 

Preventing Crime Is

• Everyone's business
• More than security
• A responsibility of all levels and agencies of government
• Linked with solving social problem
• Cost-effective

Preventing Crime Requires

• A central role in law enforcement
• Cooperation and collaboration by all elements of the community
• Education
• Tailoring to local needs and conditions
  
• Continual evaluation and improvement

For more information or to become a member please visit the Web site.