Definition
.Category that brings together a set of initiatives, practices or types of interventions that share the same strategic focus ("what" they intend to do and/or problems they intend to solve or mitigate) and the same forms of action and approach ("how" they intend to address problems and advance their purposes).
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Evaluated cases
Definition
These are examples of practical application of each type of solution included in the platform. They correspond, in general, to specific initiatives or programs through which a set of activities are implemented, developed and executed in an articulated manner, seeking to mobilize a set of resources (physical, human, financial or technological) in favor of the realization of a common objective and purpose and the achievement of a set of clearly identified and specified results.
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Effective cases
Definition
.The classification of a case as "effective" means that there is consistent and robust evidence (i.e., assessed by research using Maryland Scale Level 5 methodology) that the implementation of the program/initiative contemplated in that case generated a positive impact on the intended and evaluated outcome variables ("outcomes").
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Community-Oriented Policing
Mixed Evidence
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There is some evidence of improvement in levels of satisfaction with the police and police legitimacy, but no evidence of impact on crime or fear of crime.
Problem-Oriented Policing
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Has produced positive effects in terms of reducing crime and urban disorder.
Management by Results
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Has had positive effects in reducing crimes against both life (homicides) and property (robberies).
Hot Spots Policing
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Has reduced violent crimes, crimes against property, crimes against public order, and drug-related crimes without displacing crime to other areas.
Policing Focused on Disorder and Disturbance of Peace
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Generates positive effects when applied through Community-Oriented Policing or Problem-Oriented Policing (but not through aggressive law enforcement strategies).
Firearms-Focused Policing
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Has helped to reduce homicides and firearm injuries.
Focused Deterrence of Violent Groups
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Has proven to be an effective approach to reducing crime and criminal behavior.
Focused Deterrence of Highly Violent Individuals
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Has proven to be an effective approach to reducing crime and criminal behavior.
Focused Deterrence of Open Drug Markets
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Has proven to be an effective approach to reducing drug-related and other types of crime.
Some types of solutions were not included in the Evidence Bank due to the absence of systematic reviews and meta-analyses that have evaluated them, or due to weaknesses identified in existing evaluations. Click here to see the list of types identified but not included in the Evidence Bank.
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