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~Crime Peace & Justice in Jamaica ~: ATransformative Approach
~Crime Peace & Justice in Jamaica ~: ATransformative Approach
(University of the West Indies - Mona, Jamaica)
VIOLENT CRIMES CONSTITUTE one of the greatest social problems facing Jamaica at this time. Over the past two decades, Jamaica has experienced an unparalleled increased in homicides and violent assaults. Many attempts made throughout the years to reduce the number of violent crimes occurring in the island have mainly been short-term measures, aimed predominantly at increasing Police mobility and firepower and have ultimately proved to be unsustainable.