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Child/Youth Crime Prevention
Child and adolescent crime prevention is a multi-faceted and controversial subject. There are many differing opinions about what works and studies are still being conducted concerning the most effective interventions. However, current research shows that the most effective programs share the following elements: a focus on reducing risk and enhancing protective factors, an emphasis on primary prevention and early intervention, and interagency partnerships and cooperation. For our purposes, we will address juvenile crime prevention in broad terms and give specific examples for the following areas: prevention, treatment, safe schools, bullying, gang prevention and conflict resolution. Because juvenile crime prevention requires a comprehensive approach, research in other best practice topic areas (such as health/mental health, parent education, and school success) is recommended. 1
Child/Youth Crime Prevention
1 Our expert review indicated that there is a difference between violence prevention and crime prevention. Violence prevention is a subset of crime prevention and requires a more targeted approach.
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