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    Report:Place-based approaches to tackling local youth violence: A review of evidence on models, implementation and impacts

    This report sets out the findings of a series of linked studies drawing together evidence about place-based approaches to reduce youth violence.

  • Street lighting

    Using street lighting to prevent violence.
    Cost
    1 2 3
    Evidence quality
    1 2 3 4 5
    Estimated impact
    on violent crime
    NO EFFECT

  • CCTV

    Using closed-circuit television (CCTV) to prevent violence.
    Cost
    1 2 3
    Evidence quality
    1 2 3 4 5
    Estimated impact
    on violent crime
    LOW

  • Bystander interventions to prevent sexual assault

    Programmes that help young people to identify and intervene in potential sexual assaults
    Cost
    1 2 3
    Evidence quality
    1 2 3 4 5
    Estimated impact
    on violent crime
    MODERATE

  • Relationship violence prevention lessons and activities

    Programmes that aim to prevent violence in intimate relationships.  
    Cost
    1 2 3
    Evidence quality
    1 2 3 4 5
    Estimated impact
    on violent crime
    MODERATE

  • Knife surrender schemes

    Initiatives to enable people to safely hand in weapons at designated locations.
    Cost
    ?
    Evidence quality
    1 2 3 4 5
    Insufficient evidence of impact
    ?

  • Media campaigns

    Raising awareness of the risks and consequences of involvement in violence.
    Cost
    ?
    Evidence quality
    1 2 3 4 5
    Insufficient evidence of impact
    ?

  • Hot spots policing

    A police strategy that targets resources and activities to places where crime is most concentrated.
    Cost
    ?
    Evidence quality
    1 2 3 4 5
    Estimated impact
    on violent crime
    MODERATE

    Other Outcomes

    • moderate reduction in Drug offences
      1 2 3 4 5

  • Focused deterrence

    A strategy that combines communicating the consequences of violence with support for developing positive routes away from it.
    Cost
    1 2 3
    Evidence quality
    1 2 3 4 5
    Estimated impact
    on violent crime
    HIGH

  • After-school programmes

    Programmes which take place after school and involve academic support, enrichment, or social skills development.
    Cost
    1 2 3
    Evidence quality
    1 2 3 4 5
    Estimated impact
    on violent crime
    LOW
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