For the future, it is clear that training and technical assistance in crime prevention must become a priority for governments, as part of a more balanced approach to safety and security. Training in the criminal justice sector must also recognize the importance of developing good prevention strategies, which are likely not only to be cost-effective, but cost-beneficial. It is important for the future for such training and technical assistance to include the following characteristics: (1) strong focus on processes and implementation, not just good practice and knowledge; (2) strong awareness of context--historical, cultural, political, economic, and social realities and recognition of complexity of all social institutions; (3) be participatory--with the involvement of country or city or particular target groups; and (4) focus on human rights and inclusiveness. Training and technical assistance in crime prevention should also capitalize on the new communication technologies, as well as benefit from a more coordinated regional approach. The need to train personnel working in the criminal justice field is probably universally acknowledged around the world. This chapter is concerned with the impact of recent global changes on training and technical assistance in the field of criminal justice, but more specifically on the area of crime prevention, based on the experience of the International Center for the Prevention of Crime (ICPC). References