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October Is Crime Prevention Month

NCJ Number
113609
Date Published
1988
Length
41 pages
Annotation
This packet presents information and materials for use in California's 1988 Crime Prevention Month (October), focusing on delinquency prevention, domestic violence awareness, sexual violence awareness, safe schools and drug abuse prevention.
Abstract
This promotion is part of the national campaign, under the National Crime Prevention Council, to promote awareness of public safety issues. The packet materials include the California Governor's Proclamation on Crime Prevention Month, guidance for making the public aware of this month, sample public service announcements, statistics on crime and crime prevention, and camera-ready materials for use in crime prevention promotions. The materials feature McGruff in promotions that address drug prevention, crime victims and witnesses, the California Sexual Assault Victim Services Program, rape prevention measures, and Halloween safety. The packet provides a brochure of information and sample public service announcements for the 5-week crime prevention promotion.