Violence in Latin America and the Caribbean: A Framework

By Mayra Buvinic, Andrew Morrison, Michael Shifter (02/99, SOC-110, En, Es)

This paper presents a classification of types of violence, charts some of the principal socioeconomic costs that result from violence, and identifies its main contributing or risk factors. It also attempts to link policy recommendations for reducing violence to the factors that generate it.

Finally, the paper outlines broad priority areas for future action to reduce violence in the region.

Last updated: 06/18/07