Things You'll Need:
- Police
- Security Cameras
- Parents
- Youth Law Forums
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Step 1
Increase police presence in and around public places in order to cut down on the possibility that illegal and violent activities will take place. Law enforcement officers’ presence gives shoppers, etc. a sense of security. It may be worth it for a business or some other public place to spend a little more money on security in an effort to relieve any concerns from shoppers. If this takes place, perhaps they will be more likely to spend more money.
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Step 2
Require parents and responsible guardians to accompany children of certain age groups. Normally, in the company of one’s parents/guardians, inactivity tends not occur. Requiring responsible adults, preferably parents/guardians, to accompany the child, there will be more of an assurance that responsible behavior on the part of the child will take place.
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Step 3
Ensure that security cameras are installed and up-to-date. Unless, it has been technologically altered, most film corroborates that the act(s) did take place. By ensuring that the system is current and operating, the public place and law enforcement has proof that the event occurred. What’s more, if a person has been wrongly accused of being involved in an activity, the cameras may serve to exonerate that individual.
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Step 4
Educate youth and teens of the possibility of criminal charges that may be filed when such actions take place that disrupt the orderly flow of activity in a public place. Such charges include, but are not limited to, felony riot, disorderly conduct, assault, accessory, etc. Impress upon them that sometimes just being in the vic"in it"y puts them "in it".
