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International forum of the German congress on crime prevention – Wiesbaden, 18-19 June 2007

18-06-2007

Introduction

The German congress on crime prevention is the biggest conference on crime and prevention in Germany. This year’s edition is themed "Powerful Youth - Powerful Future". For the first time, an International forum is organised within the framework of the Congress. The focus of this year’s forum is on prevention strategies.

Description

The International forum sees five lectures of international experts in the field of crime prevention (in English with simultaneous German translation). Each speaker represents an international organisation.

Aim of the German congress on crime prevention is to present and strengthen crime prevention within a broad societal framework. It contributes to crime reduction as well as to the decrease of the risk of victimisation. The main objectives of the Congress are:

Presenting and exchanging current and basic questions of crime prevention and its effectiveness
Bringing together partners within the field of crime prevention
Functioning as a forum for the practice and fostering exchange of experiences
Helping to get into contact at the international level and to exchange information
Discussing implementation strategies
Developing and disseminating recommendations for the practice, politics, administration and research

Programme

Location

Wiesbaden, Germany

Links

For more information and to register, please visit the conference website
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