11.12: Training at schools and universities

Overview & Synopsis

Improving safety and reducing crime in transit systems requires a strategic educational approach, particularly within architecture and urban planning training. This entry highlights the importance of integrating crime prevention theories—specifically Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) and Situational Crime Prevention (SCP) into university curricula, continuing training, and professional guidelines. By combining theoretical frameworks with practical tools, professionals can develop evidence-based and inclusive design solutions. The unique characteristics and ethical challenges of specific transit environments demand tailored educational content and collaborative learning formats. Hence, organising collaborative arrangements, for example studio projects or hands-on site assessment, is central to adapting CPTED and SCP to specific geographical contexts, legislative frameworks, and local issues relating to crime.