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Prevention
 Websites presented in alphabetical order Crime Prevention Month 
 Collection of tips and publications for Crime Prevention Month, observed annually in October. "The month-long celebration spotlights successful crime prevention efforts on the local, state, and national levels." Includes Halloween safety brochures and links to other crime prevention material. From the National Crime Prevention Council. http://www.ncpc.org/programs/crime-prevention-month Topics: Crime, Holidays and Observances Individually Last updated Sep 30, 2009 Identity Theft
Learn how identity thieves work, how to minimize your risk, what to do if you are a victim, how to file a complaint, applicable federal and state laws, examples of recent cases and scams, and links to additional sites, publications, reports, and testimony. From the Federal Trade Commission. http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/edu/microsites/idtheft// Topics: Business & Consumer Law, Consumer Research & Advocacy, Corruption & Fraud, Crime, Finance Last updated Aug 24, 2008 Identity Theft Resources
Fact sheets provide basic information about the growing problem of identity theft: what to do if this happens, and how to help prevent it. Find direct links to credit reporting agencies, such as Equifax, Experian (formerly TRW), Trans Union and a list of other places to report problems with checking accounts. Includes examples of cases, and links to further resources. http://www.privacyrights.org/identity.htm Topics: Consumer Research & Advocacy, Corruption & Fraud, Crime, Finance Last updated Sep 2, 2004 National Crime Prevention Council: Topics
Directory of resources related to crime and crime prevention. Specific topics include personal safety, home and neighborhood safety, school safety, bullying, conflict resolution, violence, fraud, work safety, drugs, and preparedness. From the National Crime Prevention Council (NCPC). http://www.ncpc.org/topics/ Topics: Crime Last updated Feb 16, 2009 National Criminal Justice Reference Service: Crime Prevention
Compilation of FAQs and other publications on theories and strategies for the prevention of a variety of types of crimes. Some of the topics include early intervention strategies for juveniles, crisis response plans for school settings, community policing, and specific theories of criminological behavior. Also includes event listings and related links. From the National Criminal Justice Reference Service, U.S. Department of Justice. http://www.ncjrs.gov/App/Topics/Topic.aspx?Topicid=49 Topics: Crime Last updated Sep 29, 2009 National Insurance Crime Bureau
Website for this nonprofit organization that "partners with insurers and law enforcement agencies to facilitate the identification, detection and prosecution of insurance criminals." Features a Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) search for unrecovered stolen and total loss vehicles, a list of auto theft hot spots in the United States, and other theft and fraud awareness publications. https://www.nicb.org/ Topics: Crime, Investing Last updated Nov 11, 2009 National Night Out (NNO)
NNO is a yearly event to promote neighborhood spirit and crime prevention. It can include block parties, talks by police spokespersons, and other community activities. Site includes a FAQ, information regarding awards given to participating communities, online registration for the mailing list, and a national directory of communities which have participated in NNO. Links to other crime prevention organizations. http://www.nationaltownwatch.org/nno/ Topics: Communities & Groups, Crime Last updated Aug 23, 2002 Protecting Students From Harassment and Hate Crime: A Guide for Schools
This guide aims "to provide elementary and secondary schools with practical guidance to help protect students from harassment and violence based on race, color, national origin, sex, and disability." Topics include developing a written anti-harassment policy, identifying and responding to incidents, formal complaint and grievance procedures, and creating a climate of diversity. Includes sample policies and other related resources. A 1999 publication of the U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights. http://www.ed.gov/offices/OCR/archives/Harassment/harass_intro.html Topics: Crime, Education, K-12 Education, Social Issues Last updated Feb 20, 2005 Teens, Crime, and the Community (TCC)
The website for a national program to help teens get involved in crime prevention. Includes programs, definitions of crime and criminal activities, and information about starting local chapters. Also features online guides and workbooks, training information, and related articles. From the National Crime Prevention Council. http://www.ncpc.org/programs/teens-crime-and-the-community Topics: Crime Last updated Jul 2, 2008 Virtual Global Taskforce (VGT)
This group "delivers innovative crime prevention and crime reduction initiatives to prevent and deter individuals from committing on-line child abuse. On-line child abuse includes searching for, sharing and downloading images of children being physically and sexually abused." Features tips for children with links to related information, and descriptions of VGT initiatives. A project of Interpol, and Australian, British, Canadian, and American law enforcement organizations. http://www.virtualglobaltaskforce.com Topics: Computers, Computers, Crime Last updated Jan 31, 2005 |
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