Jamaica’s Ministry of National Security announced programs aimed at addressing the social determinants of crime, expanding beyond traditional law enforcement, according to the Jamaica Information Service.
The initiatives target underlying factors that contribute to crime and violence, complementing policing with preventive measures. Such approaches seek to tackle conditions linked to offending.
The report documents the ministry’s broadened strategy. It reflects an effort to combine enforcement with social intervention.
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https://jis.gov.jm/features/ministry-expands-focus-beyond-traditional-law-enforcement-to-address-root-causes-of-crime-and-violence/