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3. Appraise, criticize and evaluate intelligently the moral

conduct and ethical system, and;

4. Explore and aspire to the time value of life. To behaveethically is to behave in a manner that is consistent with

what is generally considered right or moral. Ethical

behavior is the bedrock of mutual trust.

Philosophical Valuesa. Logic – (Gr . logos, “word,” “speech,” “reason”), science

dealing w/ the principles of valid reasoning & argument.

The study of logic is the effort to determine the

conditions under w/c one is justified in passing fromgiven statements, called premises, to a conclusion that

is claimed to follow from them. Logical validity is a

relationship bet. the premises & the conclusion such that

if the premises are true then the conclusion is true.



b. Ethics - (Greek ethika, from ethos, “character,”

“custom”), principles or standards of human conduct,

sometimes called morals (Latin mores, “customs”), and, by extension, the study of such principles,

sometimes called moral philosophy.

c. Epistemology - is concerned w/ the definition of

knowledge and related concepts, the sources andcriteria of knowledge, the kinds of knowledge

possible and the degree to which each is certain, &

the exact relation bet. the one who knows & the

object. Epistemology (Greek episteme, “knowledge”;

logos, “theory”), branch of philosophy that addresses

the philosophical problems surrounding the theory of

knowledge.



NATURE OF CRIMES THE YOUTHFUL OFFENDERS COMMITTED

1999-2005

Rape 2,059

Acts of Lasciviousness 526

Physical Injuries 2,035

Murder 323

Theft 13,832

Robbery 2,247

Use of Prohibited Drugs 938

Grave Threats 47

Malicious Mischief 317

Illegal Possession of Firearms 124Illegal Gambling 188

Other Related Crimes 2,165

Illegal Use of Rugby 4,492



Sometimes principles are chosen whose ultimate

value is not determined, in the belief that such a

determination is impossible. Such ethical philosophy

usually equates satisfaction in life with prudence,pleasure, or power , but it is basically derived from belief in

the ethical doctrine of natural human fulfillment as the

ultimate good.

A person lacking motivation to exercise preferencemay be resigned to accepting all customs and therefore

may develop a philosophy of prudence. He or she then

lives in conformity with the moral conduct of the period

and society.



Increase in youth victimization

Majority of victims of youth violence are

other youth



CAUSES OF DELINQUENCY

Social causes

Institutional causes

Physical urban environment



TYPES OF CRIME PREVENTION

Situational Crime Prevention changing an environment that

favors crime (e.g. lighting dimly lit places, prohibition of the

carrying of weapons, consumption of liquor)

Social Crime Prevention covers the whole range of social

programs that target groups at risks, ex-prisoners, certainforms of crimes (e.g. school violence)



BASIC PRINCIPLES OF CRIME PREVENTION

1. Government leadership

2. Inclusion of social and economic policies and programs

3. Cooperation/partnership

4. Resource adequacy for structures and activities

5. Basis found in broad, multidisciplinary foundations of

knowledge of crime problems, causes and proven practices

6. Respect of the rule of law and those of human rights

7. Link between national crime prevention diagnosis/strategies

and local criminal problems

8. Due regard given to the different needs of men and women and

other vulnerable members of society



CRIME PREVENTION INVOLVES

COMMUNITY-BASED ACTION



NATURE OF COMMUNITY CRIME PREVENTION

Distinguish between action “for the community”, action“through the community” and action “with the

community

- Ekblom and Peace, 1995

Distinguish between communities, families, schools,

labor markets, places, the police and the criminal

justice system

-Sherman et al, 1997



NATURE OF COMMUNITY CRIME PREVENTION

Distinguish between narrower and more clearly focused

crime prevention programs, namely: coordinated

community programs, school programs, police

programs, guidance programs, and boys’/girls’ clubsand recreational programs

- Teeters, 1995



COMMUNITY-BASED ACTION

- refers to structured organizations

(sometimes professional) set up incommunities, with a specific

mandate to organize crime

prevention



INTEGRATED

PROGRAM TO

REDUCE CRIME

and

VICTIMIZATIONIN SCHOOLS

AND IN

COMMUNITIES

YOUTH DYNAMISM

TALENTS

SKILLSENERGIES

Harnessed

Organized

Mobilized



SCHOOLS transm it

SOCIAL values

“CONNECTEDNESS”

EDUCATION

LIFE SKILLS



WHAT SCHOOLS CAN/SHOULD DO

Make crime prevention a school philosophy andpractice

Start with a school security/safety appraisal

or survey (e.g. past problems and actions

taken for prevention, perceived dangers)



WHAT SCHOOLS CAN/SHOULD DO

Make crime prevention a school philosophy andpractice

Develop a security/safety plan

Incorporate modules or lessons on crime

prevention in the curriculum



INSTRUCTIONAL TOPICS ON CRIME PREVENTION

Nature and dynamics of crime

Criminal Justice System

Nature of crime prevention

Role of the family, citizenry, students and community

in crime prevention and criminal justice

Observation and description for crime watching and

reporting



INSTRUCTIONAL TOPICS ON CRIME PREVENTION

Doctrines of citizen’s arrest, self -defense anddefense of a stranger

Violence prevention and responsible conduct

Responsible citizenship

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