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Urban Crime and Violence Prevention Group

Crime, violence prevention and public security have become key issues of concern to public policy makers and citizens.

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brochure crimeUrban Crime & Violence Prevention in LAC
In recent years, governments throught LAC have begun to recognize the seriousness of the problems stemming from Crime and Violence. Their demands for technical expertise, innovation, and concrete action have stimulated the LAC Region to respond with a series of integrated multisectorial, and interdisciplinary activities.  More... 

Espacios Escolares SegurosOPERATIONAL WORK- School-based Violence
Prevention Manual
The group developed a Manual to provide local schools and communities in Latin America and the Caribbean with information on how to plan, develop, implement and evaluate violence prevention projects. The Manual was piloted in Colombia and Nicaragua and in the present is in the process of  
                             publication. 
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Computers e-learning courseE-LEARNING COURSE -Crime and Violence Prevention in Urban Zones  The e-learning course on Crime and Violence Prevention in Urban Zones was developed by the World Bank Institute (WBI) in collaboration with the Urban Crime & Violence Prevention Group. The online course is deliver by the Tecnológico de Monterrey, México. More... 
Capacity learning La CEjaMUNICIPAL CAPACITY BUILDING The Group has developed a multi-sectoral Crime and Violence Prevention course for municipal officials and civil society through the use of municipal responsabilities such as housing, transport, education, social development, and enforcement of local. This course is offer based on clients demand. More...
Niño 5OPERATIONAL WORK- Haiti: Urban Community-Driven Development  The project improves basic infrastructure and social services for residents of disadvantaged urban areas. This objective will be achieved through a participatory process in which community-based organizations propose, select, implement, and maintain subprojects.   More...

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