Once every two weeks or once a month might be sufficient, although more meetings may be needed at the beginning. The teamwork approach One of the vital new tools of a working group will be its teamwork ability. Have the working group attend a team building session with a skilled person from within the community, or with an invited trainer from outside the community. Teamwork building teaches the working group how to work together more effectively. Each member of our community is unique and can offer different thoughts, ideas, solutions and talents.
Teamwork gives everyone a chance to make a contribution.
Brainstorming We need to think about changing the emotional and spiritual environment in which poor health and crime arises, and about promoting an environment where a balanced and happier outlook on life is encouraged. In the first instance a few people may get together to discuss the setting up of a crime prevention program. Brainstorming , or freely talking about problems, always helps to clarify the issues and to stimulate ideas. Workshops for interested persons could be arranged to involve more people in these discussions. Such programs can include sport and recreation, arts and crafts, self-discovery and new skills, and other activities which strengthen and enrich the social base and fabric of the community.