Community engagement is a strategic process that fosters collaboration and builds trust between organizations and the communities they serve, aiming to address shared concerns and achieve mutual benefits. It is essential for ensuring that diverse voices are heard and that solutions are sustainable and culturally relevant.
Signal crimes are criminal acts that significantly alter the public's perception of safety and can lead to changes in behavior or policy. These crimes are often highly visible or sensationalized, causing a disproportionate impact on community fear and social cohesion compared to their actual prevalence.