Mission:
To create safer
environments and
improve the quality
of life through the use
of CPTED principles
and strategies
Latest News
July 21, 2008
ICA Newsletter - CPTED Perspectives Available!
The latest ICA Newsletter, CPTED Perspectives is now avilable for download! To get your copy Click here!
June 19, 2008
CPTED In The News
Optical illusions are to be painted onto city streets in the United States in an effort to slow traffic. View the pictures and story here!
ICA International Director Tony Lake in the The Daily Post - Rotorua, NZ
ICA Member Mike Teskey in the The News Tribune - Tacoma,WA,USA
July 24, 2008
Suggested Reading Materials
from European Journal of Criminology, Reassessing the Fear of Crime by Emily Gray,Keele University, UK, E.Gray@keele.ac.uk, Jonathan Jackson, London School of Economics, UK, J.P.Jackson@lse.ac.uk and Stephen Farrall, Sheffield University, UK, S.Farrall@sheffield.ac.uk
A large body of empirical research exploring emotional responses to crime in Europe, North America and elsewhere suggests that substantial proportions of the public worry about victimization. The British Crime Survey (BCS) has asked questions exploring English and Welsh respondents' worry about crime since 1982, and in the 20034 sweep of the BCS new questions were inserted into a subsection to explore the frequency and intensity of such fearful events. As well as illustrating the rationale of the new measurement strategy, this research note reports the results of the new questions in direct relation to the `old' methods. The findings show that few people experience specific events of worry on a frequent basis and that `old'-style questions magnify the everyday experience of fear. We propose that `worry about crime' is often best seen as a diffuse anxiety about risk rather than any pattern of everyday concerns over personal safety.
Upcoming Events and Programs
The ICA is pleased to host the 2008 ICA International Conference in Calgary, Alberta, Canada this October 8-10. This important event will bring together professionals, practitioners, academics and community members to share, grow and enhance their abilities to create safer communities and more profitable businesses. Speakers are being confirmed and the program will be made public as this occurs. Some of the topics being considered are:
- Exploring the significance of CPTED and Urban Design in creating safe cities (Australia)
- SafeGrowth: A CPTED model for the 21st Century (North America)
- CPTED in Commercial High-Rise Properties (North America)
- CPTED Success Across the U.S - Quicker Time from training to Use (USA)
- Formalizing Neighborhood Safety in a Municipal Context (Canada)
We are continuing to build out the program with interest from dynamic speakers from around the globe. We hope that you will mark your calendar now and take advantage of the early registration price available by registering on-line at the registration web page.
If you are aware of or are presenting a program or conference please for inclusion in our calendar.