FOURTH UNITED NATIONS CONGRESS on the Prevention of Crime and the Treatment of Offenders

Kyoto, Japan

17 - 26 August 1970

The Fourth Congress called for improved crime prevention planning for economic and social development.

Under the theme “Crime and Development” the Kyoto Congress was the first to be preceded by regional preparatory meetings, which were held in Africa, Asia, Europe, Latin America and the Middle East. Previously, there had been little opportunity for experts of all regions to formulate a common policy approach to the items on the agenda.

Congress topics:

Social defence policies in relation to development planning
Public participation in crime prevention and control of crime and delinquency
The organization of research for policy development in social defence
Developments in the correctional field

Improved crime prevention planning for economic and social development

The Kyoto Congress was the first to adopt a declaration, calling on governments to take effective steps to coordinate and intensify their crime prevention efforts in the context of economic and social development.

It further recognized that crime in all its forms sapped the energies of nations, undermining efforts to achieve a more wholesome environment and a better life for their people. In addition, the Congress discussed for the first time the problem of terrorism and airplane hijacking.

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FOURTH UNITED NATIONS CONGRESS on the Prevention of Crime and the Treatment of Offenders

Kyoto, Japan

17 - 26 August 1970

The Fourth Congress called for improved crime prevention planning for economic and social development.

Congress topics:

Improved crime prevention planning for economic and social development

Statistics:

998

participants

31

NGOs

79

governments