GOVERNMENT RESPONSES TO CRIME

Question 1

POINT - VIOLENCE REDUCTION UNIT (VRU)

Answer 1

Explain - the VRU was set up to tackle gang crimes, this meant that the team targeted the causes of gang crime before it happened rather than punishing people
Example - The VRU in Glasgow has employed former offenders to help them get an education

Question 2

POINT - LAWS TO HELP REDUCE ALCOHOL CONSUMPTION

Answer 2

Explain - The government hopes that introducing laws would help encourage people to drink less alcohol in the hope that this would reduce alcohol related crimes
Example - ‘The Road Traffic Act 2014’ was introduced to reduce the amount of alcohol you can drink whilst driving