
Pact for Life and the Reduction of Homicides in the State of Pernambuco
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.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5334/sta.dq | Journal eISSN: 2165-2627
Language: English
Published on: May 13, 2014
Published by: Department of Peace Studies and International Development, University of Bradford
In partnership with: Paradigm Publishing Services
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© 2014 José Luiz Ratton, Clarissa Galvão, Michelle Fernandez, published by Department of Peace Studies and International Development, University of Bradford
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