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Table 1 Global–local continuum for analysis and preventive response to crime problems

From: ‘Think Global Act Local’: a place-based approach to sexual abuse prevention

 

Macro

Meso

Micro

Analysis

Large scale analysis of the problem

Intermediate level analysis of the problem

Specific, detailed and targeted analysis of the problem at a very local level

Preventive response

Targets whole populations

Targets specific groups or regions

Targets specific issues at specific sites