Are images of seized knives an effective crime deterrent? A comparative thematic analysis of young people's views within the Scottish context
Cogan, N. and Chin-Van Chau, Y. and Russell, K. and Linden, W. and Swinson, N. and Eckler, P. and Knifton, L. and Jordan, V. and Williams, D. and Coleman, C. and Hunter, S. C. (2022) Are images of seized knives an effective crime deterrent? A comparative thematic analysis of young people's views within the Scottish context. Journal of Youth Studies. ISSN 1367-6261 (https://doi.org/10.1080/13676261.2022.2086038)
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Abstract
The urgency to reduce knife carrying has been recognised by police services within Scotland and has been addressed by initiatives such as the sharing of knife seizure images on media outlets. This study sought to explore young peoples’ views on the use of knife seizure images as a deterrent to carrying knives by using comparative individual interviews (N = 20). Three themes were discovered: (1) negative reactions towards images of seized knives, (2) images of knives may encourage rather than deter knife carrying, and (3) reinforcement of existing beliefs, stereotypes and stigma. These findings highlight the limitations of using knife seizure images as a deterrent and the importance of involving young people in developing preventative and non-discriminatory approaches to tackling knife crime.
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Item type: Article ID code: 80767 Dates: DateEvent11 June 2022Published11 June 2022Published Online17 May 2022AcceptedKeywords: qualitative, knife crime, young people, thematic analysis, Psychology, Sociology and Political Science, Social Sciences(all), Life-span and Life-course Studies, SDG 16 - Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions Subjects: Philosophy. Psychology. Religion > Psychology Department: Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences (HaSS) > Psychological Sciences and Health > Psychology
Strategic Research Themes > Health and Wellbeing
Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences (HaSS)
Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences (HaSS) > Humanities > Journalism
Strategic Research Themes > Society and Policy
Strathclyde Business School > Management ScienceDepositing user: Pure Administrator Date deposited: 18 May 2022 08:27 Last modified: 07 Sep 2023 09:49 Related URLs: URI: https://strathprints.strath.ac.uk/id/eprint/80767