Programming for Crime Prevention in Latin America

• In Event: Models for Improving Community Safety for Economic and Social Development: World Bank Strategies and Partnerships

Abstract

This study gathered comprehensive evidence from proven crime prevention programs in the US and Latin America. Case studies are disseminated via a client focused web-based platform to inform and link policy makers, other government officials and communities to learn from lessons made in other cities and develop peer-to-peer networks for effective collaboration.

Authors

• Joan Serra Hoffmann, The World Bank

• Andres Villaveces, The World Bank