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PROTOCOL: Street outreach conflict mediation programs for reducing violence.

Edward R Maguire¹, Cody W Telep¹, Thomas Abt²

¹School of Criminology & Criminal Justice Arizona State University Phoenix Arizona USA.

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Street outreach programs using conflict mediation and violence interruption strategies are evaluated for their effectiveness in reducing violence. This review aims to inform policymakers on optimal program elements and conditions for violence prevention.

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Area of Science:

Public Health
Criminology
Social Work

Background:

Violence remains a significant public health and societal challenge.
Policymakers require evidence-based strategies for violence prevention and reduction.
Street outreach programs offer a community-based approach to address violence.

Purpose of the Study:

To systematically review the effectiveness of street outreach conflict mediation and violence interruption programs.
To identify program elements and conditions that influence strategy effectiveness.
To inform policy decisions regarding violence reduction initiatives.

Main Methods:

Systematic review of evaluation research on street outreach programs.
Synthesis of studies examining conflict mediation and violence interruption strategies.
Analysis of primary outcomes (violence reduction) and secondary outcomes (cost-effectiveness, perceptual measures).

Main Results:

Effectiveness of street outreach conflict mediation and violence interruption strategies in reducing violence is under evaluation.
Identification of key program elements and contextual factors influencing intervention success is pending study synthesis.
Data on cost-effectiveness and impact on fear, safety perceptions, and norms will be collected where available.

Conclusions:

Evidence-based insights into street outreach strategies are crucial for effective violence prevention.
Understanding program elements and conditions will optimize intervention design and implementation.
This review will provide critical information for policymakers seeking to reduce community violence.