The Swedish National Council for Crime Prevention ( sv, Brottsförebyggande rådet, abbreviated Brå) is a
Swedish government agency organized under the
Ministry of Justice A Ministry of Justice is a common type of government department that serves as a justice ministry.
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, and acts as a center for research and development within the judicial system.
Brå primarily works to reduce crime and improve levels of safety in society by producing data and disseminating knowledge on crime and crime prevention work. The Council also produces Sweden's official crime statistics, evaluates reforms, conducts research to develop new knowledge and provides support to local crime prevention work. The results of Brå's work are a basis for decision makers within the judicial system, the
Riksdag and the
Government
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. Brå often works in collaboration with other organizations and public sector agencies.
See also
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Crime in Sweden
References
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Law enforcement agencies of Sweden