Prevenindo a delinqüência violenta nos jovens

Abstract

This paper suggests a framework for thinking about the prevention of youth violence. The decision on which crime prevention measures should be undertaken starts with an analysis of whether the measure is not only effective, but is the most cost effective approach that is plausible under the circumstances. The next decision is equally difficult: should the intervention be focused on the immediate location in which the problem is occurring, or should the focus be on the youth, the community, the family, or the school, all of which can affect the likelihood that youths will offend. These are difficult choices. It is important, therefore, to know what the consequences are of those approaches that are chosen. It is equally important to consider the consequences of not choosing other approaches