Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to Reduce Crime and Violence - Evidence on Long-Term Effects from Liberia

Explore a 45-minute webinar examining the long-term effectiveness of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) in preventing crime and violence, featuring research from a groundbreaking program in Liberia. Learn how CBT-informed interventions successfully reduced antisocial behaviors among high-risk young men over a 10-year period, presented by Chris Blattman from the University of Chicago. Gain insights from Pablo Vazquez of the Mexico City Ministry of Citizen Security, who discusses the policy implications of implementing CBT-based programs as an alternative to traditional policing methods. Discover evidence-based approaches that policymakers can use to address crime prevention through therapeutic interventions rather than conventional law enforcement responses.