prevailing culture; "(h) Drug addiction, whose spread is particularly abetted by the other factors referred to above; "(i) The increase in organized criminal activities, particularly drug trafficking and the receiving of stolen goods, the success of which require assistance from within the community; "Considering that these problems are due to responsibilities at all levels (international, national, regional, local and individual) and are affected by various factors (historical, political, economic, cultural, psychological and moral), "Believing that an effective policy to prevent crime and reduce insecurity can only succeed through consistent and simultaneous action in all of these areas and at all of these levels, "Convinced of the need to develop working practices on a partnership basis, locally and nationally, so as to enable all those responsible to analyse the difficulties encountered and to formulate coherent and useful responses, "Convinced also that police officers, judges, social workers, doctors and teachers and all concerned professionals must be given multidisciplinary training, "1. Recommends that Member States take the necessary steps in the following areas: "(a) Childhood "(i) By developing: "a. A policy in respect of very young children; "b. Pre- and post-natal care and nutritional assistance for mothers and children; "c. Suitable arrangements to provide nursery facilities and education for young children; "d. A policy of support for single-parent families; "(b) Youth "(i) By developing: The civic qualities of young people through active involvement in local life and appropriate instruction regarding their rights and duties, and through the participation of the young in crime-prevention policies, with particular reference to health, leisure activities, training and employment; "(ii) By providing: "a. Young people with a good quality education and the possibility of acquiring the necessary qualifications to enter the working world or to become professionally established; "(iii) By encouraging:
**Analysis**
The text appears to focus on the social and human aspects of crime prevention, addressing the root causes of criminal behavior and promoting a comprehensive approach to address the problems. It highlights the importance of education, social support, and multidisciplinary training to prevent crime and reduce insecurity. The text also emphasizes the need for a partnership-based approach to develop working practices and encourage the participation of various professionals.

**Category**
Health, Education, Employment, Humanitarian aid and relief