Herbert Gayle
Dr. Herbert Gayle is an anthropologist specializing in gang violence at the University of the West Indies. He warns about the pressures faced by police in Jamaica and stresses the need for a broader approach to crime prevention that addresses the underlying social and economic issues contributing to gang violence.
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Dr Herbert Gayle discusses the decline in sexual activity among young people in Jamaica.
‘We’re just learning to make sex visible’ | Lead Stories
Jamaica· 2026-01-11
Dr. Herbert Gayle has long been one of the Caribbean’s most outspoken voices on the roots of violence.
Expert says Belize must act now to break cycle of trauma, violence, and police unpreparedness
Belize· 2025-10-29Social anthropologist Herbert Gayle painted a most striking picture of the vulnerability of boys in Jamaica.
Letter of the Day | Save the boys, save the nation | LettersJamaica· 2025-05-12
Dr. Herbert Gayle is an anthropologist of gang violence who warns about the unsustainable pressure on police and the need for a broader anti-crime strategy.
‘I want more joy, less killing’: Jamaicans say police alone cannot quell gang crime | Jamaica
United Kingdom· 2025-02-13
