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The use of a 'Pulling Levers' focused deterrence strategy to deal with gang-based violence. |
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Irish Social Worker, Spring 2012, pp.8-12. |
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0332 4583 |
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In Ireland, gang-based offending is a relatively new phenomenon. In response to this, some legislative attempts have been made to curb the impact of gangs. Yet, there has yet to be a partnership approach between the many stakeholders dealing with gang criminality. This article examines one such partnership approach known as ‘pulling levers’. It is a deterrence strategy which has been utilised in numerous areas in the US and the UK, and is based on the premise that crime will decrease when the costs of committing crime are perceived as being greater than the rewards. The article gives an overview of the approach, and details common components. It then gives brief examples of how the model has been used in practice, and discusses whether the approach could work in Ireland. |
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www.scie-socialcareonline.org.uk/profile.asp?guid=de07ecf7-6696-41c6-9cec-1fca709390f1 |
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