Incorporating exercises that reflect the problem-oriented approach inherent in crime prevention, this book presents a comprehensive overview, a detailed discussion of each of the dominant crime prevention strategies, an in-depth examination of the role of the police and other government agencies in crime prevention, and a step-by-step guide to planning, implementing, and evaluating a crime prevention project. Ideal for the classroom use, this volume also includes numerous case studies that illustrate many of the concepts and strategies covered in the book.