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Polish Presidency

Thank you to Hungary for your dedicated work over the past six months. We warmly welcome the Polish Presidency as our new Chair. In the coming months, we will focus on preventing trafficking in human beings. Learn more
Are evaluations too challenging?

This mythbuster examines common reasons why people remain hesitant in respect of evaluations. It discusses both myths and actual challenges faced by the prevention workforce when conducting evaluations.
European Crime Prevention Award 2024

The theme was the prevention of reoffending, discover the winners: 1. Czech Republic: RUBIKON - 2. Finland: Revion - 3. Denmark: Primus Motor
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No matter the subject, the EUCPN is your first point of contact regarding crime prevention.

EUCPN toolbox series

A toolbox is a prevention-oriented manual in which we examine the difficulties and attempts for preventing various types of crime
Many crimes are preventable but what exactly is crime prevention?

The paper explains the different aspects of the definition
EUCPN mythbuster series

These short papers focus on a common misconception in the crime prevention field

Mythbuster - Getting smart on crime with a holistic approach
Crime is simply too complex for a one-size-fits-all approach. Instead, we should combine both prevention and repression in a holistic approach that balances both.
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Mythbuster - Awareness-raising never hurts, does it?
There is little evidence that awareness in and of itself is able to prompt behavioural change, and consequently, that it can contribute much to crime prevention.
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Mythbuster - The fight against serious and organised crime: international cooperation or local approaches?
Local preventionists and police officers, too, have important roles to play in the prevention of, and fight against, organised crime.
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