Author: Geoff Berry Associates
Title: Evaluation of the WMTTS Mediation Project in Birmingham
Summary: The West Midlands Mediation and Transformation Service (WMMTS) was established in late 2004 and emerged from dialogue between police and community regarding the escalation of gun related violence. The scheme is now an integral part of an overall strategy designed to address gang violence across Birmingham. The aims of the scheme seek to both facilitate a cessation of gang related shootings and provide a pathway for those who wish to exit the gun and gang culture to do so. Operating with a team of six mediators, all trained and accredited, the scheme has three broad strands, namely; Proactive intervention: to facilitate negotiation between factions Post-event intervention: To mediate and prevent retaliation and escalation Facilitate delivery of support: to encourage those who wish to exit the gun and gang culture to do so. There is strong evidence that demand for the services of the scheme is growing and while strategic linkages have been made with a community based group, Increase the Peace UK (IPUK), it is important that demand is managed such that the team is not over-burdened.
Details: Stafford, UK: Geoff Berry Associates, 2006. 27p.
Source: Internet Resource
Year: 2006
Country: United Kingdom
URL:
Shelf Number: 119540
Keywords:
Gang ViolenceGangs (Birmingham, UK)Juvenile OffendersViolent Crime |
