Neighborhood Problem Vehicle Worksheet

Neighborhood Problem Vehicle Worksheet
Tools to Strengthen Families and Communities



The old and abandoned vehicles often found in challenged, deteriorating neighborhoods are an example of the “Broken Window Theory” which holds that real and symbolic broken windows are magnets for crime. Organizations involved in neighborhood revitalization initiatives, as well as residents collaborating in these efforts, may choose to use the Problem Vehicle Worksheet to identify problem vehicles and then share this information with the agency that has the authority to remove the vehicles. Using this tool to deal with problem vehicles can be a productive first step in reclaiming a community and improving its environmental and public health conditions. The following information is provided courtesy of the National Program Office of Free to Grow, Mailman School of Public Health. To read PDF files, get here.

Neighborhood Problem Vehicle Worksheet It is common for residents to be introduced to the idea of problem vehicle removal during a Neighborhood Watch training or other neighborhood association meeting. When introduced this way, completed Problem Vehicle Worksheets are usually turned into the Neighborhood Watch Captain, who forwards them to the police department or code enforcement for action. More>> [PDF, 1MB] See also: Tools to Strengthen Families and Communities [PDF, 20MB]

Neighborhood Problem Vehicle Worksheet. Tools to Strengthen Families and Communities. National Program Office of Free to Grow, Mailman School of Public Health. DHHS/ACF/OHS. 2006. English.