Improvement and control of linkages between police and prosecutors to improve efficiency, within the bounds of police impartiality and judicial independence. UNODC (2010) Crime prevention South African crime levels are well above international averages. This strategy is a truly South African product, which is rooted in the reality of our society. While economic growth and development are crucial in addressing the factors which lead to crime, poorly managed development can itself contribute to increased crime rates. x��\K��8��;���� i�E�b:*�\v���n�;{����4]"5������ J��wGUI`H$2_&��^������O�o_G��u���m���y�0�?-c�EWI��J�Y�Jƅ����g/�n��&�^wѯϟEo~�qn���SU�p��ݮ��U��ˏ���/?~�6/�U�ڭ��������T��7���߉H�8���Oϟ bEDy�ZGy!b��#0�D@����I���g�-��ߣ�?F��\�,������03fE,�W�Hu�uSh�l��Iپ�v�n3/޻��M�+��+�x\ꕆ_ٿ��qf��[.�$�2\�WOx|h���e8�%(���L!�,=���5ӭP�TsY�\��2?Y�7ϟ��F-'. Several mechanisms, which involve the Directors General of national departments, appropriate Ministers, as well as support structures, are being established to review departmental plans in order to ensure that the necessary planning, budgeting and the redirection of resources takes place in support of the NCPS. Create networks between departments for data concerning cases, suspects and convicts which will enable shared use of systems, cost saving and improvements in efficiency. In support of police action, it is vital to reduce the ease with which this commodity is recycled into cash. In South Africa, for example, deterrents to criminal behaviour such as the death penalty and corporal punishment are excluded under the Constitution. The investigative and prosecutorial priority placed on different offences, is a key factor in the effective use of resources. Gender Violence and crimes against children are not only highly prevalent but have a profoundly negative impact on the rights and future well-being of women and children. In particular,: This strategy concentrates on National Programmes and on developing a conceptual framework for crime prevention at all levels. The fact that a large proportion of the citizenry is armed serves to escalate the levels of violence associated with robbery, rape and car theft. The Strategy was designed to rebuild the Criminal Justice system to ensure appropriate sentencing and an effective criminal justice process. Prioritise the deployment of intelligence capacity, to focus on regional movements and methods employed by crime syndicates. The high incidence of many forms of crime is due to an environment which provides ample opportunities for crime, and where risks of detection, or prosecution are low. The launch of a National Public Education programme on crime. The framework outlined in this strategy brings a far wider range of solutions to bear on specific crimes, as well as creating roles for a broader range of participants. This policy will rest with the Attorneys General (AG's) and it is vital that this programme should not impinge on the independence of the Judiciary. To effectively reduce crime, it is necessary to transform and reorganise government and facilitate real community participation. The number and easy accessibility of fire-arms is a major contributor to violent crime. chemical castration of sex offenders. Establish mechanisms for law enforcement agencies to access the National ID system where required. It is also vital in forging a national vision around crime prevention. The initiative to develop a National Crime Prevention Strategy began in early February 1995 as a response to President Mandela's address at opening of Parliament, which raised concerns about crime. Police services in South Africa For it to fully succeed it requires the support of all South Africans who no longer wish to be victims or to live in fear. This team will be assisted by other key departments such as Public Works, NGO's and the Private Sector. South Africa has become a recent target for organised crime, because of its relative affluence and the relative weakness of regulation of movement of people and goods across regional borders. Prevention of crime in the South Africa area, organisations intent on keeping South Africa violence free.