Unleashing the Power of Play: Exploring the Impact of Sport as a Tool for Crime and Violence Prevention in Children in Albania
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Sport, Crime Prevention, Violence Prevention, Children, Positive Behavioral Change, Community SafetyAbstract
Talking about crime prevention for children in Albania is a really important topic with a strong
impact in our society, which faces every day in cases of children abuse or children infiltration in crimes.
This conference paper delves into the dynamic relationship between sports and crime prevention, focusing
on their potential to mitigate violence among children. In this context, we analyze sport as a factor of
prevention of crime, the role of family, community and state policy in taking measures to inform and to
increase the awareness of families and community for these cases. The explanation and analysis of the
factors leads us to a path, building appropriate strategies and social support for this affected category, which
is very sensitive and affects each of us in our family or community. By examining existing research and
real-world case studies, this study explores how organized sports programs can serve as a catalyst for
positive behavioral change in children. Through the lens of psychology, sociology, law, sports marketing
and sports science, we analyze the mechanisms underlying this transformation and discuss practical
strategies for maximizing the impact of sports in crime and violence prevention efforts. Our findings shed
light on the immense potential of sport as a tool for fostering safer and healthier communities.
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