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DESIGN AGAINST CRIME: FEAR AND DETERRENCE AS MOTIVATORS FOR CRIME PREVENTION DESIGN
Purpose: This paper reviews various methods of deterrence measures integrated into design for crime prevention. It discusses crime prevention concepts such as surveillance and detection methods, protective barrier systems and security lighting. The paper draws attention to the place of fear in the concept of deterrence. Fear has always been one of the driving forces behind human aspiration and activity. It drives people to take action either for self-interest or self preservation. Fear of victimisation drives people to take precaution to prevent further victimisation while fear of apprehension…
