A city is planning a new development on vacant land that will include resident housing, work places, stores, and restaurants. The city hires an urban planner to ensure that the newly developed area is safe and secure with adequate lighting, easily maintained landscaping, parks, and youth-focused structures.
Does this program impact violence before or after it starts?
INCORRECT. (BEFORE is correct)
CORRECT!
This city planning effort is aimed at preventing violence before it occurs. Therefore it is considered to be primary prevention.