"Emphasizing that prevention is the concern of all and that in particular! "(a) It is the task of Governments to develop national prevention programmes; "(b) Prevention must bring together those with responsibility for housing, social services, leisure activities, schools, the police and the justice system in order to deal with the conditions that generate crime; "(c) Elected officials at all levels must employ the authority of their office and assume their responsibilities in combating urban crime; "(d) The community must be brought into this effort to ensure greater tolerance, greater social justice and greater respect for the rights of all; "Further emphasizing that political leaders and Governments must promote greater solidarity among members of the community, and that public authorities at all levels must support locally initiated prevention efforts, ' "Considering that the fear of crime is a problem for all citizens, particularly women and the elderly, while noting, however, that, in many instances, this fear is out of proportion to the true level of insecurity, "Mindful that the factors conducive to crime include: "(a) Poverty, unemployment, the lack of decent housing at reasonable cost and unsuitable education systems; "(b) The increasing number of citizens who have no prospect of social integration, coupled with a worsening of the inequalities that give rise to a society moving at two speeds; "(c) Loosening of social and family ties, accompanied by parental upbringing that is frequently made more difficult, if not totally lacking, by living conditions; "(d) The difficult conditions under which people emigrate to the towns or to other countries; "(e) The destruction of original cultural identities; "(f) Changes in the urban environment that promote crime by creating residential areas deprived of any neighbourhood facilities; "(g) The difficulties in a modern society for individuals to find their place in their communities, families or schools, and to identify with the 
**Analysis**
The text discusses the factors that contribute to urban crime and the need for a comprehensive approach to prevention, involving governments, communities, and individuals. It highlights the importance of addressing social and economic issues, such as poverty, unemployment, and lack of social integration, in order to reduce crime rates. The text also touches on the impact of fear of crime on citizens, particularly women and the elderly.

**Category**
Education, Employment, Health