It is in this context, and in light of a growing concern among Montrealers about feelings of insecurity, that this report offers an in-depth analysis of the various acts of violence involving young people in Montreal in recent years, highlighting the key factors that have influenced these situations, in particular the COVID-19 pandemic, cyber-violence, and gun violence. Its main objective is to draw up a detailed assessment of the current situation and to make recommendations for the prevention of violence experienced and perpetrated by youth in the city.
This report focuses on four main themes:
- A descriptive analysis of the crimes against the person between 2015 and 2019
- Analysis of the living spaces frequented by youth
- Cybercrime
- Issues related to criminal acts involving firearms, edged weapons, and improvised weapons as well as young people