Sociology and Criminology-Open Access
Open Access

Department of Health Sciences, Boston University School of Medicine, Boston, United States of America

Publications

• Research Article   
  La Vida de Juan: An Evaluation of Crime, Violence and Public Health Interventions for At-Risk Youth in Mexico
  Author(s): Roey Ringel*, Arturo Cervantes Trejo, Isaac Deneb Castaneda Alcantara, Isaac Baley Amiga and Nicole Terrein de La Cruz
  
  Background: Crime and violence have hindered the development of the people, economy, and health of Mexico. In this study, we conducted an analysis of the compounding costs associated with neglecting the risk factors that lead young persons to violence and crime in Mexico. Methods: We created a model of a typical male criminal offender in Mexico (Juan). Using data from public, private, and government sources, we calculated the cost of each stage of Juan’s life along with the total cost of crimes, violence, and events until the age of 37. These costs were compared to the costs of implementing interventions at key stages of development to calculate potential savings. Results: Direct and indirect costs increased exponentially over time as violent actions and crimes became more severe. The stage where costs were l.. View More»
  DOI: 10.35248/2375-4435.22.10.256

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