What interventions and policies are effective at enhancing protective factors and mitigating risk factors for interpersonal violence (with a focus on non-sexual, community violence) at each level of the ecological framework (societal, community, relationship and individual level)? What can Scotland learn from other jurisdictions?

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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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