What interventions and policies are most effective at preventing and responding to community violence (including youth violence and violence in the evening economy) and repeat violence victimisation? What can Scotland learn from other jurisdictions?

Background

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.