Due to the increase in crime and disorder in the Laventille community, a strategic plan has been formulated in an attempt to create a collaborative relationship between the police and the community to reduce crime , fear of crime and social disorder within the community. These strategies are neighborhood watch, Hearts and Mind program, youth intervention program clubs, tutoring programs, eat, meet and greet, town meetings and workshops on educating community members on what community policing is and measures of safety. ran community policing programs to reduce crime and disorder in a community. It is led by community police officers and relies heavily on the assistance of community members. This is a crime prevention program that convinces residents to serve as the eyes and ears of law enforcement in preventing crime within their community. In other words, it is a responsibility that must incorporate teamwork and must be shared equally by law enforcement and private citizens (Wilson, Brown & Schuste, n.d.). the high rate of criminal activity creates problems in establishing and maintaining such a program due to intimidation and fear of retaliation from criminal residents. Despite the difficulties, neighborhood watch has been found to be very effective in fighting crime. So far it has improved the quality of life within communities by reducing crime and fear of crime; by doing so, residents feel safer in their home (Laycock & Tilley 1995, np). Furthermore, neighborhood watch programs have not only improved the level of interaction between community members, but… middle of paper . .....and at risk, community-based initiatives, sports and recreation programs” (as cited in Breen 2013, 17). Such as the Trinidad and Tobago Police Youth Club, which aims to “expose young people to productive activities in education, sport, culture, spirituality and community service” (St. Police Youth Club website). James, nd), these clubs should follow similar models and that of the Clare Youth Service. These youth clubs should be led primarily by the police division within the community with the help of internal and external assistance, such as parents, community members and stakeholders. The implementation of youth clubs in Laventille communities not only creates a stronger and more understanding relationship with the police, but they are not left unsupervised, make better life choices and work in concert with both the police and community members..