Lucian Ioan TARNU
| Abstract: | Preventing crime and criminality is essential for ensuring human security, as it is closely linked to freedom from fear, deprivation, and human dignity. The article proposes a social model based on community involvement in crime prevention, not as a transfer of responsibility from the state to the community, but as a functional partnership between authorities and citizens. In this regard, three levels of prevention are identified: primary (general prevention through social policies and education), secondary (intervention with at-risk groups), and tertiary (working with known offenders). Thus, the active role of law enforcement institutions is emphasized, especially through the community policing model, but also the need for inter-institutional cooperation and regulated civic participation, in order to avoid excesses or isolation. Measures such as educational programs, public awareness campaigns, and direct or indirect strategies to reduce crime are recommended. The proposed social model of human security emphasizes proactive action and the building of a strong civic and community culture. The paper proposes a reconceptualization of crime prevention through the adoption of a social model centered on community involvement as an essential element of human security. In a context marked by the increasing complexity of crime and the limitations of punitive approaches, it is necessary to move from reaction to prevention, in an active partnership between state institutions and citizens. The paper seeks to highlight the need for inter-institutional cooperation and regulated community participation in order to strengthen local democracy and increase the effectiveness of public safety measures. |
| Keywords: | human security, prevention, crime, community, social model, criminal phenomenon |