Development of Recommendation

1. Chapter 8 Development of Recommendation

2. It’s a Process • Beginning with a review of available data • Continuing through the physical/behavioral site assessment • Affect of existing policies

3. Available Data May Include • Quantitative • Incident and discipline reports • Qualitative • Student/staff surveys, informal interviews

4. Make the Connection • Between the problem and the environmental characteristics • Is the environment supporting inappropriate or unwanted behavior? • Examine the opportunities for positive change and any constraints that may apply. • Include at least 1 recommendation for each 1 or 2 on the CSA

5. Consider a Priority for Actions • Immediate actions • Zero to six months – policy, existing budget • Near/Mid-term • Six months to one year – existing budget • Long-term • Over one year – capital improvement funding

6. Create a continuing series of positive actions • Use or change policy and procedures • Is it a policy to keep classroom doors locked when not in use? • Use existing budgets • Fence repair, clean-ups, landscape maintenance • Long term actions • Install additional lighting in a parking lot.

7. Put It in Writing • Reports may be simple or complex. • Organize complex reports geographically versus by topic or CPTED principle. • Describe area, conditions and uses. • Where appropriate include or refer to collected data, analysis. • Include photo examples – Good and Bad

9. Liability Waiver “Implementation of our recommendations does not guarantee a crime-free environment. However, it is our experience that the application of Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) concept and principles reduces the opportunity for criminal behavior, creates an environment for positive social interaction and enhances the quality of life.”

10. The End