Against the background of news headlines on crime and violence in our world, many individuals are concerned about safety. This book is based on a study investigating the psychosocial determinants of crime and violence. Phase Four of the Predisposing, Reinforcing, and Enabling Constructs in Educational Diagnosis (PRECEDE) model, developed by Lawrence Green, was the conceptual framework utilized in the research. This book examines the nature of crime and violence and reviews promising approaches to creating safer societies and resolving conflicts peacefully. It is addressed to individuals who are concerned about crime and violence. The book is designed to help the readers understand the issues and to work within the society to reduce the incidents of crime and violence.