Concerns over insecurity have become central issues in political debates across Europe and the western world, and crucial changes have followed in the wake of t

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The feeling of insecurity is a little known phenomenon that has been only partially explored by social sciences. However, it has a deep social, cultural and eco

A Southern Criminology of Violence, Youth and Policing examines public experiences of insecurity and the social impacts of security programmes that aim to addre