Scotland was the 'murder capital of Europe'. Then it started treating violence like a disease
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Scotland reduced homicides to their lowest level in over 20 years by treating violence as a public health problem rather than purely a criminal justice issue. The Scottish Violence Reduction Unit's intervention model—including courtroom sessions with gang members—led to nearly 400 of 473 young people attending sessions calling support hotlines afterward.
Long-term sustainability depends on continued funding and political commitment to the public health approach.
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