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... > social science subjects > sociology > social problems > social problems encyc > politics, power, and war > social control > police work > criminal investigation > prevention of crime and violent behavior
... > social science subjects > sociology > sociology of organizations, institutions and structure > communities (sociology) > politics and law > social control > police work > criminal investigation > prevention of crime and violent behavior
... > social science subjects > criminology and criminal justice > criminology > law enforcement > policing > criminal investigation > prevention of crime and violent behavior
... > social science subjects > criminology and criminal justice > criminology > law enforcement > legal response to violent crime > prevention of crime and violent behavior
... > social science subjects > criminology and criminal justice > criminology > law enforcement > policing > police and violence > prevention of crime and violent behavior
social science subjects > criminology and criminal justice > criminology > victimology > prevention of crime and violent behavior

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prevention of crime and violent behavior  

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  • Most criminal justice experts and citizens would agree that criminal violence is the most pressing concern among law enforcement officials and the general public. The criminal justice system is charged with a clear mandate calling for a comprehensive program focused on violence prevention and protection of the public. [Source: Encyclopedia of Murder and Violent Crime; Prevention of Crime and Violent Behavior]

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