2. Introduction
Background on crime and violence in Jamaica
Importance of addressing this social problem
Objectives of the report :
1. The goal is to find out how much crime has increased over the past decade in various parts of Jamaica and what the current rates are.
2. The objective is to investigate the connection between crime rates and socioeconomic factors like unemployment, poverty, and education.
3. Objective: Examine how crime and violence affect the quality of life, mental health, and economic activities of residents.
4. Objective: Analyse public perception of the effectiveness of law enforcement and community policing efforts..
5. Objective: Gather community opinions on potential solutions and interventions for reducing crime and violence.
The Roots of Crime in Jamaica – the Crisis in the Rural Economy (https://www.mona.uwi.edu/publications/monanews/art…)
Urban Crime and Violence in Jamaica https://www.ojp.gov/ncjrs/virtual-library/abstract…
Jamaica Violence and Urban Poverty in Jamaica: Breaking the Cycle (World Bank) (https://elibrary.worldbank.org/doi/10.1596/0-8213-…)
Bridging the Gap Between Perception