Monday, August 4, 2008

Community Crime Prevention - RATANDA

COMMUNITY CRIME PREVENTION: RATANDA

Ratanda: 141 youths reached in the community.

Community Profile: Findings;
➢ Alcohol and drug abuse is the problem for both youth and older people
➢ Youth in possession of illegal fire-arms
➢ Youth get into trouble because of boredom and not involved in any recreation and sporting activities

AREA OBJECTIVE IDENTIFIED PROJECT

Ratanda
-To create drug awareness campaigns occupying the youth through sport and recreation

-Drug Awareness Campaign

-Reduction of crime levels though visibility
-Community Patrol Project
(Neighbourhood Watch)

- To reach out to the abused and vulnerable children referred to the Victim Empowerment Centre
-Poverty Alleviation Project

Sustainability Plan:
The participants are linked to the local SAPS, CPF and the Councillors to support the group with resources. The aim is for the group to benefit from the budget allocated to councillors to assist and empower youth

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