The team of multi-disciplinary experts, spanning criminology, sociology, politics, policy, medicine, and law, has started a rapid review to gather evidence and best practice from across the globe in effectively addressing the issue.
Its findings will be used to generate key recommendations for consideration in the city, and share more widely, as part of a multi-agency approach to reduce serious youth violence.
Researchers will also be engaging with local young people directly affected by violence to further understand the issue and its impact on society.