"Young men in urban communities bear the brunt of the violence. Males age 20-24 have the highest victimization rates, followed by young adults males up to age 29."

- Courtney A. Brown, Director Crime Prevention and Community Safety, Ministry of National Security, Jamaica.

Jamaica: Yusuf Brown, 17, learnt photography in a programme to help youth discover alternatives to crime and violence. He says the Click programme, supported by the Violence Prevention Alliance Jamaica, has helped him move away from criminal gangs and pursue a career as a mechanic.

Photo: Yusuf Brown/Click