Who is at greatest risk of experiencing and/or perpetrating interpersonal violence (with a focus on non-sexual, community violence) in Scotland, and why? How do the categories of ‘victim’ and ‘perpetrator’ of violence overlap and shift across the life course?
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The Scottish Government’s Vision for Justice aims to address the underlying causes of crime and create a society in which people feel, and are, safer in their communities. As such, Justice Analytical Services have identified the theme ‘Crime, Prevention & Specific Crime Types’ as a research priority. Robust research on crime and its various dimensions as well as prevention strategies will inform work towards these aims.
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