Safe communities

Keeping a community safe involves various many aspects. It can include:

• promoting social unity
• providing suitable infrastructure and
• implementing effective policies and regulations.

Strategies for community safety

Here are some key strategies for ensuring community safety:

• foster positive relationships between non-government and government organisations to support the community with underlying factors that contribute to crime and safety issues
• residents can educate themselves about safety measures, crime prevention strategies, and emergency preparedness
• local councils and government invest infrastructure improvements to enhance safety and accessibility
• participate in neighbourhood watch programs to actively monitor and report suspicious activities.
• recreational activities, mentorship programs, and educational opportunities for young people to keep them engaged and away from negative influences
• promote conflict resolution through mediation and counselling services to prevent disputes from escalating into violence.

Implementing these strategies and fostering a sense of shared responsibility among residents, communities can create safer and more resilient environments for everyone.

Been affected by crime?

Victims of Crime NT can help with:

• information, referrals and crisis support
• navigating the justice system
• property crime financial help
• free home security assessments
• crime prevention activities
• Biz Audit program
• business resecures.

You can contact Victims of Crime NT by calling 1800 672 242 or visit victimsofcrime.org.au