Crime prevention in the United States and in other Western countries has come a long way as an alternative approach to the dominant crime control model. It is not an overstatement to say that crime prevention is a highly important component of an overall strategy to reduce the nation’s crime rate.

But what is the future of crime prevention? More specifically, what is needed to strike a greater balance between crime prevention and a criminal justice response? Draw on the readings for this week and next week, as well as your own personal views. Also, let us know if you think crime prevention has a fighting chance.