ACCREDITATION AND RESOURCES FOR YOUR NEIGHBOURHOOD WATCH

The Western Cape Governement's Neighbourhood Watch Accreditation and Support Programme is aimed at regulating and supporting the functions of accredited Neighbourhood Watch structures. The NHW model is a whole-of-society approach to prevent crime and violence. It encourages and empowers citizens to participate in preventing and responding to crime and violence in their communities. The Neighbourhood Watch Accreditation and Support Programme is aligned to Section 6 of the Western Cape Community Safety Act of 2013.

The NHW Accreditation and Support Programme aims to:

• Provide support to accredited NHW to become sustainable and capable safety partners within Government and communities.
• Acknowledge and recognise the efforts of accredited NHW and their contribution to safety.
• Identify and document safety concerns within communities.

All NHW must first apply for Accreditation to the Western Cape Department of Community Safety (DoCS). Once approved for accreditation, NHW becomes eligible for resourcing, training and funding.

Read more here: https://www.westerncape.gov.za/general-publication/neighbourhood-watch-nhw?fbclid=IwAR0-M-XN0R9TnUs4jpUPgEvJ3oj5oL7ovbM1h4i-SFqIcdhnveysQr_PsJY