Stop graffiti vandalism.

New book, presentations and custom action plans.

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"DEFACING AMERICA" provides an informative, concise and entertaining resource to help communities stop and control crimes of graffiti vandalism. You can buy the 2013 second edition book at Amazon for $14.99 and learn the six critical steps to eliminating crimes of graffiti vandalism.  Contact author Julius Zsako for custom presentations, training sessions and action plans.  See the author Julius Zsako in the video.

Thanks for the award!

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The City of San Francisco and Stop Urban Blight hosted the 1st Annual Zero Graffiti International conference and awards program in January at which they presented me with the GRAFFITI FIGHTER AWARD.  My new book was credited with elevating the national conversation about the strategies and techniques used for the control and prevention of graffiti vandalism.  Traditional approaches just don't stop graffiti vandalism.  We need preventative education to slow the growth in graffiti vandalism.  Preview the book at Amazon.com.   Now only 14.99.
                                                                                       Julius Zsako

Preventative education is the missing link to graffiti control.
As I argue in this video clip, traditional approaches to graffiti control just don't work.  How can we ever stop graffiti vandalism when kids view it as harmless, fun, interesting and a matter of self expression? See the video.  Preview the book at Amazon.com.

What is graffiti?

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Is there such a thing as "graffiti art" done by "graffiti artists"?  People refer to graffiti style or aerosol murals as graffiti art.  However, sanctioned murals such as this indoor artwork at Denver International Airport done by David Choe are not graffiti.  Graffiti is uninvited and unauthorized.  

"DEFACING AMERICA - The Rise of Graffiti Vandalism" helps us understand that we don't have an art problem in America, and around the world.  We have a vandalism problem, and we can take many steps to reduce or eliminate graffiti crimes.  Get the book for yourself, or donate a copy to your local library.  Greater community awareness and understanding of this costly problem will help us stop graffiti crime.

Quote of the week:

"Graffiti vandalism impacts not only the property owner, but the entire community."

                                                                                                                           Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel                                                               
Understand, prevent and stop graffiti vandalism in your community.  After leading community partnerships dedicated to eliminating graffiti for fifteen years, graffiti expert Julius Zsako has developed a set of best practices that all Americans can utilize to rid their neighborhoods of the devastating impact of graffiti vandalism.  Learn from the successful examples provided by communities across America and Europe and avoid the mistakes of others.  Stop graffiti.  Copyright 2013 - Julius Zsako
Understand, prevent and stop graffiti vandalism in your community. After leading community partnerships dedicated to eliminating graffiti for fifteen years, graffiti expert Julius Zsako has developed a set of best practices that all Americans can utilize to rid their neighborhoods of the devastating impact of graffiti vandalism. Learn from the successful examples provided by communities across America and Europe and avoid the mistakes of others. Stop graffiti. Copyright 2013 - Julius ZsakoGreat resource for public officials seeking to stop graffiti crimes of vandalism.