The Democratic Labour Party says fighting crime in Barbados must go beyond patrols and punishment, and instead tackle the root causes.
That’s the core message of its newly released crime report, titled Blueprint to Rescue a Nation.
The DLP says the 10-chapter document includes research, recommendations, and what they term real-world solutions.
The report highlights youth intervention, police reform, and insulating crime-fighting institutions from political interference.
Speaking on DLPTV, Opposition Leader Ralph Thorne praised the Crime Commission’s 11-month effort, led by criminologist Verla De Peiza, to produce an evidence-based report filled with actionable recommendations.
