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Sport-based crime prevention programmes are becoming increasingly popular worldwide but until now there has been very little research on the effectiveness of such approaches.
Bringing together authoritative evidence from existing programmes, the authors identify and analyse emerging successful practices. Covering mentoring and coaching, particularly as they relate to Positive Youth Development (PYD) programmes, the authors explore how the development of core life skills can improve individual resilience and decrease the risk of criminal involvement. The book conceptualizes the links between criminological theory and PYD and gives recommendations for future policy and practice.
Yvon Dandurand is Professor Emeritus in Criminology at the University of the Fraser Valley, and Fellow at the International Centre for Criminal Law Reform.
Jon Heidt is Associate Professor in the School of Criminology and Criminal Justice at the University of the Fraser Valley, and Associate at the International Centre for Criminal Law Reform.
Introduction
1. Youth Crime Prevention: Myths and Reality
2. Sport Participation and Primary Crime Prevention
3. Sports and Secondary Crime Prevention: Youth at Risk
4. Sports and Tertiary Crime Prevention: Desistance from Crime
5. Theory of Change Underlying Sport-Based Programmes
6. Emerging Good Practices
7. Role of Coaches, Mentors, and Facilitators
8. Crime Prevention Outcomes and Implications for Future Investments