Citation

Murray J, Atilola O. Lancet Child Adolesc. Health 2020; 4(2): 96-98.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2020, Elsevier Publishing)

DOI

10.1016/S2352-4642(19)30378-5

PMID

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Abstract

The highest rates of serious crime and violence are found among young people in low-income
and middle-income countries (LMICs). In Latin America, the Caribbean, and sub-Saharan
Africa, homicide rates far exceed the global average,1 and in many countries homicide
is the principal cause of death among young people. To attain Sustainable Development
Goal 16 of major reductions in violence and improved rule of law, focus is needed
on those regions where crime represents such a major social, health, and criminal
justice problem.

Keywords: Juvenile justice

Language: en