Purpose

The purpose of this paper was to report on the evaluation of the network and resources for violence prevention and reduction in the chosen area of focus. This area had experiences deprivation, significant implications due to Covid-19 restrictions and a lack of outdoor recreation space.

Design/methodology/approach

Network analysis methodologies are increasingly being used in criminological research and evaluations to assess the structures of social and economic networks. This study explored, using a mixed-methods network analysis methodology, the nature of the established violence reduction network in a specific geographical location in West Midlands.

Findings

A breadth of network activity is taking place across the community; however, the network analysis highlighted gaps in terms of specialist provision for early years and support from those with lived experience. It was perceived that a lack of continuity, in terms of changes in key roles, has affected the network. Funding mechanisms were perceived ineffective, and not encouraging of development of localisation services. Relationships between network members were predominantly positive with organisations having good communication and accessing support from one another; however, identifying shared goals and better collective working would benefit the network.

Originality/value

This study pioneers using an innovative, mixed methods network analysis to explore a public health approach to violence prevention and reduction. Quantitative data collection and analysis allowed for assessment of the networks capacity and density, whereas qualitative data provided insights and detailed accounts of how the network functions.

中文翻译：

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减少暴力伙伴关系网络的评估：混合方法网络分析

目的

本文的目的是报告对所选重点领域预防和减少暴力的网络和资源的评估。由于 Covid-19 的限制和缺乏户外休闲空间，该地区经历了贫困、重大影响。

设计/方法论/途径

网络分析方法越来越多地用于犯罪学研究和评估，以评估社会和经济网络的结构。本研究采用混合方法网络分析方法，探讨了西米德兰兹郡特定地理位置所建立的减少暴力网络的性质。

发现

整个社区正在开展广泛的网络活动；然而，网络分析强调了在早年的专家提供和有生活经验的人的支持方面存在差距。人们认为，关键角色的变化缺乏连续性已经影响了网络。人们认为融资机制无效，并且不鼓励本地化服务的发展。网络成员之间的关系主要是积极的，组织之间有良好的沟通并获得彼此的支持；然而，确定共同目标和更好的集体工作将使网络受益。

原创性/价值

这项研究开创性地使用创新的混合方法网络分析来探索预防和减少暴力的公共卫生方法。定量数据收集和分析可以评估网络容量和密度，而定性数据则提供有关网络如何运作的见解和详细说明。