CPTED Program workshops

1 Day Introductory CPTED Program

Workshop for up to 24 participants that provides a basic, introductory coverage of CPTED theory and practice.

  • What is Crime?
  • Approaches to Security & Crime prevention
  • Situational Crime Prevention
  • Basis of CPTED Theory
  • Objectives of CPTED
  • Key terms and concepts
  • CPTED essentials for Safer Places
  • Access Control
  • Surveillance
  • Layout & Orientation
  • Use, users and user reactions
  • Territorial Reinforcement
  • Space Management
  • Integrated Fundamentals

2 Day CPTED Program

Workshop for up to 24 participants. The 2 day program explores CPTED in greater detail building on the 1 day program.  It includes both day and night site review exercises of locations selected in consultation with the client.

  • What is Crime?
  • What is Crime Prevention?
  • Evolution of Crime Prevention Theory & Practice
  • Approaches to Security & Crime Prevention
  • Interpretation & Implementation Strategies
  • Situational Crime Prevention Techniques
  • CPTED Objectives
  • Key CPTED Terms & Concepts
  • Application of CPTED Principles
  • CPTED Essentials for Safer Places
  • Introduction to Lighting
  • CCTV
  • Stages of a CPTED Assessment
  • Site Assessment Tools
  • Site Review Exercises (Day & Night)


3 Day Advanced CPTED Program

Workshop for up to 24 participants.  Designed to enable an advanced level of CPTED understanding for those who already have some knowledge of the concept.  It includes both day and night site review exercises of locations selected in consultation with the client.

  • What is Crime?
  • What is Crime Prevention?
  • Evolution of Crime Prevention Theory & Practice
  • Approaches to Security & Crime Prevention
  • Interpretation & Implementation Strategies
  • Situational Crime Prevention Techniques
  • CPTED Fundamentals
  • Natural Access Control
  • Using Public Space
  • Layout & Orientation
  • Natural Surveillance 
  • Introduction to Lighting
  • Territoriality & Ownership
  • Space Management
  • Plans based Case Studies
  • How to develop a Graffiti Strategy
  • Legislation & Guidelines
  • Liability & Litigation
  • Understanding of contribution of all disciplines
  • 2nd & 3rd Generation CPTED
  • SafeGrowth, consultation and building true ownership
  • CPTED & Urban Design
  • Barrier Free Access
  • CPTED & Homelessness
  • CPTED & Counter-Terrorism
  • 'How to turn a place around' exercise and report

Custom Made Programs

We have the experience and flexibility to design and deliver a professional development program based specifically on the needs of your organisation.

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