Measure type: Deflection

Deflection is the measure of reducing risk by creating circumstances that direct criminals to less critical objects.

Description

This is the channelling of potentially criminal or aggressive behaviour in more pro-social directions by means of architectural, equipment, and related alterations:

1. Graffiti boards, mural programs
2. Schools/studios to give graffiti writers exposure and recognition
3. Interesting wallpaper, daily newspaper, chalkboard on bathroom wall
4. Litter bins
5. Wash fountains and towel dispensers in school hallways
6. Steering of pathway circulation:
   1. Paving the shortest walk between connecting points
   2. Avoiding sharp changes in direction
   3. Paving natural shortcuts after demonstrated use
   4. Installing or landscaping traffic barriers (e.g., benches, bushes)
7. "Next step" posters on broken equipment