CPTED Impact Evaluation: a methodology proposal
PhD Macarena Rau Vargas
International CPTED Association
International CPTED Association
Abstract:
The paper will describe the process and outcome of a longitudinal research conducted both in Honduras and Chile on impact evaluation of CPTED interventions (first, second and third generation) and situational crime prevention.
This longitudinal research was led by Dr. Macarena Rau together with a team of researchers (Dr. Francisco Gatica (UBB), Dr. Tim Pascoe, Dr. Ivan Cartes (UBB)) and allowed the formulation of a CPTED Impact Evaluation Method called ESU (Urban Safety Survey). One of the innovations of this method is its participatory dimension with the intervened communities and control groups as well as the collection of both qualitative and quantitative information.
This paper seeks to contribute to both the practice and concepts of evidence-based CPTED and exchange both research and practice information with colleagues from Germany and Europe among other international guests.
This longitudinal research was led by Dr. Macarena Rau together with a team of researchers (Dr. Francisco Gatica (UBB), Dr. Tim Pascoe, Dr. Ivan Cartes (UBB)) and allowed the formulation of a CPTED Impact Evaluation Method called ESU (Urban Safety Survey). One of the innovations of this method is its participatory dimension with the intervened communities and control groups as well as the collection of both qualitative and quantitative information.
This paper seeks to contribute to both the practice and concepts of evidence-based CPTED and exchange both research and practice information with colleagues from Germany and Europe among other international guests.
PhD Macarena Rau Vargas
She is the President of the International CPTED Association.
She held also an Honoris Cause Doctorate from Claustrum Doctoral of Mexico 2021. Specialist in the CPTED (Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design) methodology with proven success in diagnosis, design, execution and evaluation of Violence and Crime Prevention projects from an Environmental perspective. International consultant in urban security with CPTED methodology of the IDB (Inter-American Development Bank), World Bank, Un-Habitat, and central governments such as SEDESOL, Mexico, Ministry of the Interior, Chile and local governments such as Quito, Ecuador; Recoleta, Providencia, Santiago and Antofagasta in Chile among others. Speaker at TEDX Rio de la Plata, Argentina.
Tuesday 24th of June 2025
1:00 - 1:45 pm
Room: Raum 5 (TC-2.11a+2.12)