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Focused deterrence was originally developed by David Kennedy, one of the most popular criminologists in the US. In the mid-1990s he helped Boston’s authorities to apply effective approach to eliminate youth gun violence.
Methodology reminds a system of “good and bad cop”. Police target a small group of chronic offenders (often gang members) and offer them two options – to live a decent life with various forms of state assistance (jobs, education, social services) or punishment including jail if they don’t stop.
David Kennedy with colleagues, city officials, community leaders and outreach workers created “call-in” system. It’s a kind of face-to-face meeting, where they are informed about new highly effective state focus to strictly eliminate a gun violence. The meeting also includes a moral message against violence.
Law enforcement, community members, and service providers delivered an unified message to dealers: “we care deeply about you, we will help you, but you are hurting people and destroying the community and you need to stop…you could be in jail tonight”. During that show them evidence but try to deliver message “a way to step back without losing face.” (David M. Kennedy, Deterrence and Crime Prevention)
