An Ounce of Prevention: Toward an Understanding of the Causes of Violence

Pursuant to the requirements of Chapter 990 of 1979 Statutes (AB 23, Vasconcellos), the Commission on Crime Control and Violence Prevention is pleased to present this Preliminary Report, covering Commission activities and findings through December 30, 1981. The Commission is charged with the investigation of the root causes of violence, and the identification of preventative, proactive measures. That is, we seek ways to encourage human development in environments that prevent the first act of violence, or a violent life· pattern, from occurring