Questions to Ask During Analysis:

· Who is the offender, who or what is the target, and where does it take place?

· What conditions or events precede or accompany the problem?

· What are the problem’s consequences?

· How often does the problem occur?

· How long has this been a problem

 

 

Response Steps:

· Brainstorm possible interventions

· Consider feasibility & choose among alternatives

· Commit to a plan of action

· Identify and agree upon both short-term and long-term tasks

· Assign responsible person(s) by task

· Most teams have two community leaders who delegate tasks

 

 

Assessment Steps:

 

 

· How do you know if the

        goal was achieved?

- Less incidents

- Less harm

- Better handling of incidents

· What is likely to happen if the plan is removed?

· What is likely to happen if the plan stays in place?

· Document the action. (Brag about it!)

What is a problem?

According to the definition in the SARA process, a problem is two or more incidents of a similar nature that are capable of causing harm.

 

Scanning:              Identify Problem

Analysis:              Review Data, Identify Causes,                                             Develop Goal

Response:            Develop Solutions & Take Action

Assessment:        Determine if Goal was Accomplished

 

How to Scan:

· List neighborhood problems.

· Prioritize the problem that the team wishes to address.

· State the specific problem location and behavior.

· Where does the problem occur?

· When does the problem generally occur?

 

 

 

A problem in my neighborhood is…

· Auto break-ins, especially during the holiday season.  This seems to take place between 7:00PM and 10:00PM, especially when areas are not lit properly.

· Illegal activity, including the sale of drugs, at the corner of A Street and B Street.  This especially occurs from 8:00AM—10:00AM and then from 3:00PM—10:00PM.

The SARA Problem Solving Process

 

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