Glasgow was once the ‘murder capital of Europe.’ Now it’s a model for cutting crime. [washingtonpost.com]
GLASGOW, Scotland — Jonathan has scars from his former life. Jagged scars on his neck and the back of his head. He has a history of drug abuse and assault. Some of the punches he threw landed on police officers. But today his scars are partly covered by a bright pink shirt and black apron. He leans across a gleaming counter to hand over a chicken wrap and fries. “Sea salt or chili salt?” he asks a customer, with an affable grin. Jonathan, 28, works at Street and Arrow, a cafe in a 31-foot...