Abstract Set in the Aburra Valley of the Colombian Andes, the Metropolitan Area of Medellín
comprises 10 municipalities and 4.6 million inhabitants. As elsewhere in Colombia, violence …

Violence and especially violence perpetrated by youth is a political concern in many
countries. However, little is known about which policies are effective to reduce it. This thesis …

The traditional approach to violence in the Latin America and Caribbean (LAC) region has
centred on a criminal justice perspective, where increasing law enforcement personnel and …

Objective To describe the components and development of the Early Prevention of Violence
Program in the city of Medellín, Colombia, and to evaluate the results of its first phase, three …

LATIN AMERICA HAS the highest murder rates in the world for people between 15 and 24.
Figures from 2002–2005 in a study of youth homicides in 83 countries estimate the murder …

During the last few decades, there has been a considerable increase in the level of violence
witnessed throughout the world. Violence has reached epidemic proportions and become …

Youth violence in Latin America is an important public health problem. However, the
evidence from preventive programs within the region to address this problem is limited …

This report examines the causes of youth violence, its impacts, and interventions that have
proved effective in addressing the needs of at-risk youth and reducing youth violence in …

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY While violence in Central America is widespread and is a major
concern for the majority of the population of the region, youth are particularly targeted and …

This article presents the Peru results as part of the Multi Country Study on the Drivers of
Violence Affecting Children. The article provides an overview of the Peruvian context, the …