Raising citizens’ consciousness on attitudinal change, establishment of crime advocacy clubs in schools and crime control
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Raising citizens’ consciousness, attitudinal change, crime advocacy clubs, crime controlAbstract
This research explores the effectiveness of non-kinetic security strategies, including raising awareness on attitudinal change and establishing crime advocacy clubs in schools, as tools for crime control in South-South Nigeria. Utilizing a multi-stage sampling method, the study gathers data from diverse socio-economic groups via structured questionnaires and Key Informant Interviews (KIIs). Results reveal that community awareness campaigns, skill development initiatives, and educational programs significantly enhance crime prevention efforts by addressing the socio-economic root causes of criminal behavior. The establishment of crime advocacy clubs emerges as a transformative tool, fostering early behavioral change and promoting youth participation in crime reduction. The study underscores the relevance of theoretical frameworks such as Situational Crime Prevention Theory and Routine Activities Theory in designing strategies to address insecurity. Recommendations include intensifying public awareness campaigns, integrating crime advocacy clubs into educational systems, and promoting collaboration between policymakers, security agencies, and local communities to sustain security improvements.Downloads
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