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Purpose | Objectives | Functions

Purpose

• To mobilise role-players, stakeholders and partners outside the Department

Objectives

• Facilitate the participation of communities in crime prevention initiatives
• Ensure an collaborative effort between government and business on crime prevention
• Ensure an collaborative effort between government and civil society organisations on crime prevention
• Enhance intergovernmental co-operation on safety and security through an coordinated effort in tackling challenges and blockages

Functions

• Facilitate and implement intergovernmental co-operation of safety.
  
• Conduct ongoing interaction with citizens in the manner contemplated by this Act.
  
• Enhance the quality and accessibility of safety programmes through improved participation by the community.
  
• Encourage National dialogue on safety and crime prevention.
  
• Facilitate pro-active and interventionist models in communities.
  
• Co-ordinate efforts to deal with challenges faced by the police service as requested by the Minister.
  
• Develop frameworks and strategies to ensure uniformity, accountability and enhancement of community police fora and associated structures.
  
• Maximise capacity and expertise in the Civilian Secretariat.