The Review of the Roots of Youth Violence, Volume 5

In June 2007 Ontario Premier Dalton McGuinty appointed Roy McMurtry and Alvin Curling to conduct a review of the roots of youth violence. The review was intended to help identify what contributes to youth violence and provide recommendations for building safer, stronger communities. The report consists of five volumes. Volume 5 contains literature reviews. These reviews are divided into two sections: a review of major theoretical perspectives; and preventing youth crime and violence. The first section includes literature on: biosocial theory; psychological theories; social disorganization theory; economic deprivation; social learning theories; perceptions of injustice; crime and violence; social control and self-control theories; and critical perspectives on violence. The second section includes literature on: aggressive policing strategies; community policing strategies; deterrence strategies; early childhood development strategies; employment strategies; mentoring strategies; and sports-based strategies.