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Situational Crime Prevention

Situational crime prevention refers to ways in which adaptations can be made in certain situations to prevent criminal acts. An obvious example is CCTV, but there are also anti-vandalism paint and special designs (such as benches that couldn't easily be slept on). Such measures are seen as effective, especially by right realists.