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17,090,446
PEOPLE
57
RCTs
$2-5
in Colombia fall victim to crime every year
show the effectiveness of our approach
is our estimated cost to prevent one crime
The Problem
CRIME IS AN UNTREATED ENDEMIC
Homicides are the 3rd global cause of death for youth (15-29). In Colombia, the homicide rate is over 4× the global average.
CRIME IS INCREDIBLY COSTLY
Billions are spent on policing, prisons, and security. Crime is estimated to cost 3.12% of Colombia’s GDP, around $500 per crime.
CRIME IS A TOP CONCERN
Constant fear of crime limits how people live, work and move around. Crime is the leading worry ahead of unemployment in Latin America.
The Solution
CRIME IS PREVENTABLE
Existing cognitive behavioral programs have achieved long-lasting behavior changes, preventing over 300 crimes per participant over ten years at costs of less than $2 per crime.
OUR APPROACH IS WELL-EVIDENCED
57 random controlled trials (RCTs) show CBT programs can have reduction effects of 25-50% in participants.
Meet the Team
An intervention endorsed by leading institutions:
"Recommended as one of our 'Best Bets' in emerging opportunities for impact at scale."
"Excited by the substantial positive externalities of crime reduction that we did not model."
"One of the most cost-effective interventions in terms of security."
"Targeted, short-term, and can often be delivered by non-expert facilitators."
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