Using the information below to write a presentation on how a safe home should be and things a safe home should have compare with an unsafe home.

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The design of buildings and public spaces has an impact on the opportunities for crime and the perception of safety. Appropriate design, addition of simple defining features, maintenance of properties, increase of visibility, controlling access and limiting vulnerabilities can assist in reducing the likelihood of crimes being committed.

• Surveillance and Visibility
• Territory and Ownership
• Access Control
• Target Hardening

These four principles help to create a safe and secure environment that encourages activity and a sense of ownership within community. They also assist in minimizing opportunities for crime and increasing perceptions of public safety.