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01-11-2018 | Original Article

Building collaborative capability between law enforcement and civil society leaders to prevent urban violence

Authors: Rob Worrall, Finn Kjaerulf

Published in: International Journal of Public Health | Issue 8/2018

Abstract

Objectives

This research paper analyses how applying a Place-Based Leadership Development (P-BLD) programme adds value to an ongoing intersectoral Urban Violence Prevention Programme (IUVP) in Kenya building trust within collaboratives in the intersection between the historically adversarial law enforcement and civil society sectors.

Methods

Data on participants’ experience of the P-BLD programme were systematically collected through detailed pre- and post-session questionnaires which included a series of challenging but open questions. A framework analysis was undertaken to draw out the common themes.

Results

By surfacing emotional, relational and structural tensions between law enforcement and civil society within the context of IUVP, the P-BLD programme has enabled leaders to become more open to and respecting others’ perspectives as a first step towards a more collaborative mindset.

Conclusions

The P-BLD programme is having a positive impact, explicitly addressing the tensions and enabling leaders to share their concerns and challenges in working towards violence prevention at the intersection between law enforcement and civil society. Moreover, this approach is replicable creating new knowledge and sustainable mechanisms for violence prevention within urban areas across the world.

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Title: Building collaborative capability between law enforcement and civil society leaders to prevent urban violence
Authors: Rob Worrall
Finn Kjaerulf
Publication date: 01-11-2018
Publisher: Springer International Publishing
Published in: International Journal of Public Health / Issue 8/2018
Print ISSN: 1661-8556
Electronic ISSN: 1661-8564
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00038-018-1153-z

At a glance: The STEP trials

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Building collaborative capability between law enforcement and civil society leaders to prevent urban violence

Abstract

Objectives

Methods

Results

Conclusions

At a glance: The STEP trials

Springer Medicine

Abstract

Objectives

Methods

Results

Conclusions

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