FREE WEBINAR SERIES
IN ORDER TO HONOR YOUR BUSY SCHEDULES ALL WEBINARS ARE ONLY 30 MINUTES LONG AND MOST HAVE MULTIPLE VIEWING OPTIONS! Please join us for our new series of webinars. Each month we will highlight one of steps from the “Ten Steps To A Graffiti-free City” series of Guidebooks. Periodically, we will also have webinars that touch on all ten of the “Tens Steps To A Graffiti-free City”. NOTE: Space in each webinar is limited and attendees will be admitted on a first come – first served basis. We strongly recommend that you reserve your spot in advance of the webinar by clicking on the link of the webinar in which you are interested. Interested in signing up to attend? DIRECTIONS TO SIGN UP FOR THE WEBINAR Click on the URL link of the webinar you wish to attend. Attendees from CANADA need to use their computer’s audios (not the phone) to connect to the actual webinar. |
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Ten Steps To A Graffiti-Free City
Finding solutions to your cities graffiti issues is not always easy. Of course, budget always plays a role in what can be done. However, budget is not the only factor. Knowing exactly what to do (and also what NOT to do) is equally, or maybe more important than the budget in many cases. The Ten Steps To A Graffiti-Free City Guidebooks were written so that cities will have a roadmap to follow that will ultimately lead to a drastic reduction in graffiti. The systems and strategies that are explained in detail in the Guidebooks have been proven to work in cities both large and small. This webinar will give you an overview of how to wisely spend your cities time, energy and budget in order to start you down the road of becoming graffiti-free.
WHAT WILL YOU LEARN? This webinar will consist of a brief overview of all of the Ten Steps To A Graffiti-Free City. The ten steps that will be covered are:
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Just How Bad Is It Anyway? How To Conduct A Citywide Graffiti Survey.
The only way to really know if you are making inroads in your battle with the taggers is to conduct an annual citywide graffiti survey. This webinar lays out the whole process for you to conduct a successful survey from beginning to end.
WHAT WILL YOU LEARN? The sections covered in this webinar include: Section 1 Background Leading Up To The First Survey Section 2 Why Do A Survey? Section 3 Staff Training Meeting Section 4 Definition Of A Tag Section 5 Guidelines For A Citywide Graffiti Survey Section 6 Public Or Private Property Section 7 Abatement Method - Painting Or Cleaning? Section 8 Final Report Scoring Sheet Section 9 What To Do With The Results - Who Gets Them? Section 10 How To Use The Results To Improve Your Anti-Graffiti Effort |
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Let’s Work Together: How to Build a Successful Anti-Graffiti Collaborative Partnership.
I am sure there are many governmental and private jurisdictions in your area that have some graffiti related responsibilities. When agencies work together and are coordinated, it can really help your battle against graffiti. This collaboration is critical and, best of, all it is not a budget issue. It is a strategy, that when implemented, will yield wonderful and unexpected results.
WHAT WILL YOU LEARN? The sections covered in this webinar include: Section 71 The Spirit Of Cooperation Section 72 Take Control Section 73 Setting a Location for the Meeting Section 74 Keep it Going Section 75 Meet Monthly Section 76 Who Are Your Partners? Section 77 What to Talk About? Section 78 Keep the Group Focused Section 79 Add to the Group Section 80 Law Enforcement Networking |
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Let’s Stop it Before it Starts: Graffiti Prevention and Alternatives.
In order to prevent Graffiti Vandalism, it is necessary to understand why people vandalize in the first place. We also need to explore what alternatives to graffiti exist and if there are gaps between what is available and what is needed. Finally, we will explore a few positive alternatives to graffiti that are somewhat easy and inexpensive to implement.
WHAT WILL YOU LEARN? The sections covered in this webinar include: Section 81 The Motivation Behind Graffiti Vandalism Section 82 What’s Available for the Youth? Section 83 Parks and Recreation Section 84 Schools Section 85 Other Organizations Section 86 Corporate Graffiti Prevention Alternatives Section 87 Bus Bench Mural Project Section 88 Utility Box Mural Project Section 89 Murals Section 90 Warning |
Treasure Chest of Graffiti Related Topics
This final step of the Ten Steps to a Graffiti-Free City is a “TREASURE CHEST” of graffiti related topics that are not necessarily connected except by the fact that I felt they all were important enough to at least mention in this book.
WHAT WILL YOU LEARN? The sections covered in this webinar include: Section 91 Types of Graffiti Section 92 Construction Sites Section 93 CPTED Section 94 Performance Targets Section 95 Don’t be Shy Section 96 The Media as a Partner Section 97 Safety, Safety, Safety Section 98 Working Together Section 99 Tools of the Trade Section 100 Additional Resources |
How To Recruit A Volunteer Graffiti Fighting Army.
All cities are trying to get the biggest bang for their buck, and that is exactly what recruiting hundreds of graffiti volunteers will do. It is very possible to have an army of volunteers removing graffiti in your neighborhoods.
WHAT WILL YOU LEARN?
The sections covered in this webinar include:
Section 11 Recruiting At Community Meetings
Section 12 Recruiting At Special Events
Section 13 Recruiting In Front Of Stores
Section 14 Tapping Into Youth Who Want Or Need Community Service Hours
Section 15 Using A Volunteer Database
Section 16 Keeping In Touch With Mass Emails
Section 17 How To Recognize Your Volunteers
Section 18 Combine The Volunteer Database And The Supply Tracking Form
Section 19 Free Supplies Help Them Help You
Section 20 Consider Safety And Worker's Compensation
WHAT WILL YOU LEARN?
The sections covered in this webinar include:
Section 11 Recruiting At Community Meetings
Section 12 Recruiting At Special Events
Section 13 Recruiting In Front Of Stores
Section 14 Tapping Into Youth Who Want Or Need Community Service Hours
Section 15 Using A Volunteer Database
Section 16 Keeping In Touch With Mass Emails
Section 17 How To Recognize Your Volunteers
Section 18 Combine The Volunteer Database And The Supply Tracking Form
Section 19 Free Supplies Help Them Help You
Section 20 Consider Safety And Worker's Compensation
The Best Solution for Graffiti on Private Property: Graffiti Ordinances that Work
Having strong graffiti ordinances is a great tool for cities. First of all, the act of amending or enacting an ordinance doesn’t cost anything. And secondly, there is a great likelihood that strong graffiti ordinances will actually save a city money and/or lead to a more graffiti-free city.
WHAT WILL YOU LEARN? The sections covered in this webinar include: Section 21 Common Sections Of A Graffiti Ordinance Section 22 Ten Interesting Graffiti Ordinances Section 23 The Perfect Platinum Private Property Process – It Works! Section 24 Official Ordinances And Unofficial Graffiti Program Process For Private Property Section 25 Let’s Get This Process Started Section 26 How The City Helps Private Property Owners Section 27 More Help For Private Property Owners Section 28 The Importance Of Documentation Section 29 Here We Go Again…The Graffiti Is Back Section 30 Closing The Loop |
Getting Graffiti Vandals to Stop: How to Establish an Effective “Package of Penalties”
In order for graffiti vandals to actually stop their destructive behavior, two things need to happen. First they need to get caught, and second, the consequences need to be at a level that is appropriate so they don’t want to get caught again. This webinar will show you how to make that happen.
WHAT WILL YOU LEARN? The sections covered in this webinar include: Section 31 Why Graffiti Recidivism Is So High Section 32 A “Package Of Penalties” Section 33 Restitution And Civil Fine Section 34 Court Ordered Community Service Hours Section 35 Let’s Go To Class – And Bring Mom And Dad Section 36 Putting On The Brakes Section 37 We’re Watching You! Searchable Probation Section 38 Putting It In Place Section 39 Other Information On Penalties Section 40 Penalties For Adults |
Tips and Tricks for Catching Graffiti Vandals
The primary focus of this webinar is for law enforcement personnel to learn proven investigative techniques for graffiti cases that will culminate in the successful arrest of graffiti vandals.
WHAT WILL YOU LEARN? The sections covered in this webinar include: Section 41 Why Should We Care About The Crime Of Graffiti Section 42 Officers Dedicated To Graffiti Investigations Section 43 Philosophy Section 44 Laying The Foundation Section 45 Finding The Writer Of A Known Moniker Section 46 You Have The Vandal’s Name. Now What? Section 47 Now It’s Time To Pick Them Up Section 48 Wrapping Up The Investigation Section 49 Potpourri Of Graffiti Investigations Section 50 Think Outside The Box To Catch Graffiti Vandals |
State Of The Art Graffiti Abatement Strategies For Success
Money is tight in every city these days. This makes it more important than ever to get the biggest bang for your buck with your graffiti abatement resources.
WHAT WILL YOU LEARN? The sections covered in this webinar include: Section 51 To Contract Or Not To Contract – That Is The Question Section 52 Graffiti Abatement Vehicles Section 53 Graffiti Hotlines Section 54 Staffing Per Vehicle Section 55 Abatement Work Schedule Section 56 Proactive Graffiti Abatement Section 57 How To Assign Graffiti Abatement Staff Section 58 The Basics Of Graffiti Removal Section 59 Talk To The Police Section 60 Pulling All The Abatement Information Together |
Save Money in Your Graffiti Program: What NOT to Do
You can save tens of thousands of dollars by just knowing what NOT to do. In many cases it is as important to know what NOT to do as it is to know what to do. Cities waste an incredible amount of money each year on ineffective anti-graffiti efforts.
WHAT WILL YOU LEARN?
The sections covered in this webinar include:
Section 61 Volunteer Group Paint Outs
Section 62 Special Events
Section 63 Community Graffiti Conferences
Section 64 Anti-Graffiti Presentations to Elementary Aged School Children
Section 65 Newsletters
Section 66 Mass Mailings
Section 67 Private Property
Section 68 Contracting Graffiti Abatement To Private Companies
Section 69 Contracting With Youth Groups
Section 70 Free Walls
WHAT WILL YOU LEARN?
The sections covered in this webinar include:
Section 61 Volunteer Group Paint Outs
Section 62 Special Events
Section 63 Community Graffiti Conferences
Section 64 Anti-Graffiti Presentations to Elementary Aged School Children
Section 65 Newsletters
Section 66 Mass Mailings
Section 67 Private Property
Section 68 Contracting Graffiti Abatement To Private Companies
Section 69 Contracting With Youth Groups
Section 70 Free Walls