Neighborhoods Have (Crime) Problems
People, as with neighborhoods, have problems, including crime and disorder. Problems of, and arising from, crimes need to be solved by the people with resources from: police; community prosecution; probation officers; judges; property owners; public housing authority; and a myriad of non-profits ranging from human services to community development.
 
Since problem solving can only be accomplished by identifying and mobilizing resources, the neighborhood/community must have the authority and capacity to control resources, including those resources provided by local government. 
Q:  What is holding neighborhoods back from realizing greater control over crime-problem solving resources?
 
A: The people themselves. The people must take responsibility for solving their own problems, including crime and disorder. 
Empowered neighborhoods are those that have a greater sense of control over crime and disorder than their peers. These are neighborhoods whose challenges are achieving diversity, stability and economic growth which can only be achieved by a community-driven approach, (i.e.., through self-help).
 
Community-Driven Crime Control (CDCC) is an idea whose time has come.  The focus in the coming weeks and months will be on resource development. 
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 Website content contributors to this website include: 
  • Dr. Kam C. Wong, J.D., Ph.D.,  Professor - Department of Criminal Justice at Xavier University,  Cincinnati, Ohio.
  • Michelle Baxter, North Avondale Community Council, Cincinnati, Ohio.
  • Jenny Edwards, West End / Dayton Street Neighborhood Assn, Cincinnati, Oh
  • Christopher Kearney, Data Analyst, Cincinnati, Ohio.