Prevenindo a delinquência violenta nos jovens

Abstract

This work proposes a set of references in considering the prevention of juvenile violence. The decision about which crime prevention measures should be taken begins with the analysis of not just effectiveness, but also of the costs of measures in different circumstances. The second step is equally difficult: the intervention must be focused on a specific locality where the problem is occurring; that is, the focus must fall back on more general aspects, such as youth, community and family, which influence the probability of youths committing crimes. This involves difficult choices. It is very important, however, to know the consequences of chosen approaches. In the same sense, it is equally relevant to consider the effects of a lack of options for other approaches.