The Prevention or decrease DC Technique attempts to minimize what?

• A. Minimize the number of DCs prior to their initiating movement
• B. Maximize the number of DCs prior to their initiating movement
• C. Delay the initiation of movement
• D. Increase the number of DCs after movement begins

Answer: (A)

Preventing civilian displacement by reducing the number of people who become displaced before they start moving. This is a proactive stabilization aim: by addressing security, safety, and basic needs before people flee, the group minimizes how many DCs (displaced civilians) there are prior to their decision to move.

In practice, the idea is to implement protective measures, maintain safe conditions, and resolve underlying triggers so fewer civilians feel compelled to leave their homes. The other options describe actions that either increase displacement, delay movement as the primary goal, or focus on displacement after movement has begun, which isn’t the objective of this technique.