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Book SynopsisViolent crime tragically ruins lives and communities, yet we know how to stop it and help victims. Governments agree on how to get results at the United Nations, but do not act locally. Science and Secrets of Ending Violent Crime is the result of a lifetime career working to get violence prevention science applied and frustration with too many preventable tragedies. Irvin Waller explains the proven solutions that tackle the causes of violence, and, ways to persuade politicians to buy-in to invest in the appropriate solutions. Investing in effective violence prevention is more affordable and successful than policymakers think; a modest equivalent of 10 percent of what they spend on police, courts, and corrections will do it and often before the next election! Violence prevention is achievable because voters, contrary to what the media tells us, want much more than reaction, they want prevention. Irvin Waller shines a light on the challenges of violent crime, and shows how to reduce and ultimately stop it by considering how governments spend our money, manage our cities, and legislate our community safety. Waller brings the truth to the reader, increasing not only their knowledge of the problem at hand but introducing practical ways to get more involved in making our world free from violence.
Trade ReviewViolent crime harms individuals, families, and communities. It divides social and political discourse and is incredibly expensive to taxpayers. Irvin Waller spent a career studying and advocating for crime prevention and for victims of crime, and in Ending Violent Crime he provides a clear-eyed vision for violence reduction. From smarter use of the criminal justice system to helping youth flourish to effective national and municipal policies, Waller reveals how we can reduce harm by preventing violence in the first place and how we can achieve this goal with rational and affordable investments. Crime scholars, criminal justice practitioners, and policymakers will all benefit from reading this book and acting on its recommendations. -- William Alex Pridemore, Dean and Distinguished Professor, School of Criminal Justice, University at Albany - SUNY
Table of ContentsAcknowledgments Preface Introduction: From Effective Solutions to Ending Violent Crime PART I THE CHALLENGE OF VIOLENT CRIME 1 Too Many Tragedies PART II THE SCIENCE OF EFFECTIVE SOLUTIONS 2 Violence Prevention Science at Our Fingertips 3 Smarter Use of Police and Prisons 4 Helping Youth Flourish Upstream 5 Gendering Safety 6 Putting Victims at Zenith PART III ESSENTIALS FOR SUCCESSFUL IMPLEMENTATION 7 Governments Agree on Essentials 8 Learning from Early Adopters 9 Cities Leading the Way PART IV SECRETS TO GET BUY-IN 10 Big Benefits from Smart Investment 11 Affordable and Achievable 12 Marketing Political Buy-In Epilogue: The Time Has Come Notes Appendix: Figures and Their Sources Principal Sources Index About the Author
