Scotland and Portugal have had success in reducing crime rates by treating crime as a public health issue and focusing their efforts on prevention. If you're ge

Scotland and Portugal have had success in reducing crime rates by treating crime as a public health issue and focusing their efforts on prevention. If you're genuinely interested in how to build a less violent society, I'd suggest starting your research there. I am unaware of any evidence that early, swift violence is an effective long- or short-term deterrent for crime.