Sports as a Crime Prevention Instrument: A Mini Review

Abstract

The aim of this study is to explain the importance and effect of sports as a crime prevention tool. For this purpose, it will be explained firstly the concept of crime, the relation to sport crime concept and its use as a preventive policy. Subsequently, the sample is applied on both Turkey and the world as well as prevention projects and their outcomes will be emphasized in the context of prevention of these projects. Finally, the prominence of the sport in the context of prevention of crime will be discussed.