Expressing support for the designation of October 2025 as Crime Prevention Month.
Summary
This House Resolution expresses support for designating October 2025 as "Crime Prevention Month." It acknowledges the significant economic and social costs of crime, including financial losses from counterfeit goods and cybercrime, as well as the human cost of violent crime. The resolution emphasizes the importance of community-based violence intervention models and evidence-based strategies for crime prevention.
Expected Effects
The resolution aims to galvanize federal, state, tribal, territorial, and local stakeholders to collaborate on innovative, evidence-based solutions for community safety. It encourages federal agencies to support crime prevention and violence intervention grants. States and local governments are encouraged to incorporate Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design principles.
Potential Benefits
- Increased awareness of crime prevention strategies.
- Potential for increased funding for evidence-based crime prevention programs.
- Promotion of collaboration between government, civil society, and private partners.
- Encouragement of community involvement in crime prevention.
- Support for victims of crime and their families.
Potential Disadvantages
- The resolution itself does not allocate any funding, so its impact depends on subsequent actions.
- Potential for unfunded mandates on state and local governments.
- The effectiveness of crime prevention strategies can vary depending on local contexts.
- Risk of initiatives being perceived as performative if not accompanied by concrete action.
- Potential for increased surveillance or policing measures that could infringe on individual liberties if not carefully implemented.
Constitutional Alignment
The resolution aligns with the Constitution's broad goals of ensuring domestic tranquility and promoting the general welfare, as stated in the Preamble. While the Constitution does not explicitly mention crime prevention, the resolution's focus on public safety falls within the implied powers necessary to carry out the enumerated powers of the federal government. The resolution does not appear to infringe on any specific constitutional rights or limitations.
Impact Assessment: Things You Care About ⓘ
This action has been evaluated across 19 key areas that matter to you. Scores range from 1 (highly disadvantageous) to 5 (highly beneficial).