The Danish Crime Prevention Council

The Danish Crime Prevention Council works to reduce crime in society.

The council consists of relevant authorities and organisations working together to prevent crime and to increase the safety of citizens.

We contribute to the public and political agenda with information based on knowledge and research about crime statistics and prevention.

Contact information

Email: dkr@dkr.dk

Phone: +45 45 15 36 50

The theory of situational action

Why do some children and young people commit crimes while others do not? The theory of situational action provides an explanation for this. Watch the video and get a short introduction to Situational Action Theory.

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