Pact for Life and the Reduction of Homicides in the State of Pernambuco

Authors

  • José Luiz Ratton Center for Research on Crime and Public Security Policies (NEPS) - Federal University of Pernambuco (UFPE)
  • Clarissa Galvão Center for Research on Crime and Public Security Policies (NEPS) - Federal University of Pernambuco (UFPE)
  • Michelle Fernandez Center for Research on Crime and Public Security Policies (NEPS) - Federal University of Pernambuco (UFPE)

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5334/sta.dq

Keywords:

Pact for Life, Homicide Reduction, Public Policy, Brazil

Abstract

The Pact for Life, the Public Security Policy implemented in Pernambuco in 2007, is identified as a successful policy that produced a large reduction in homicides in Pernambuco. This article seeks to discuss and interpret the main dimensions of this policy and also point to the progress and challenges, especially in how it is perceived by civil society organizations.

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Published

2014-05-13

Issue

Vol. 3 No. 1 (2014)

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Research Article

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