On violence, learn from other cities
The cities that have been the most successful in reducing gun violence have effectively used focused deterrence by targeting repeat violent offenders who are most
February 11, 2020
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The Mayor of Alton, Illinois Discusses Intimate Partner Violence Intervention (IPVI) in His State of the City Address
The Mayor of Alton, Illinois discusses how the city is one of three sites that were picked to begin implementing NNSC’s Intimate Partner Intervention (IPVI).
February 10, 2020
Non-traditional crime prevention gets some traction in Mpls., St. Paul
Hoping to prevent a repeat of last year’s gun violence, Minneapolis and St. Paul leaders are expanding anti-crime strategies that focus more on community-based solutions
February 5, 2020
Larry Krasner’s Lonely, Radical Crusade to Solve America’s Gun Problem
The progressive prosecutor wants to fight gun violence with a light touch. His critics say he’s crazy. His defenders say he’s onto something.
February 5, 2020
The Oakland Police Department May Be Violating International Human Rights Law
The Oakland Police Department’s failure to make arrests in the homicides of black members of the community as well as to provide support and assistance
January 31, 2020
The Albuquerque Chamber of Commerce supports “focused deterrence” strategies
The Albuquerque Chamber of Commerce has thrown its support behind a series of proposals designed to improve public safety across the state, including focused deterrence
January 31, 2020
Mistrust of police major contributor of gun violence in US: Report
In many major US cities, acts of police brutality have eroded trust, making residents less likely to place their trust in law enforcement and more
January 27, 2020
This strategy helped stop murders, prosecutors say. But Kansas City police killed it
The effort, called the Kansas City No Violence Alliance, or KC NoVA, garnered national attention after killings dropped to a historic low of 86 in 2014,
January 24, 2020
Ex-gang member changes life with Detroit’s Operation Ceasefire
“At the end of the day, you’re dead or in prison. You’re only a memory,” said Sean Chandler, former gang member.
January 24, 2020
Do Oakland Police Violate Human Rights Law?
The Oakland Police Department’s failure to make arrests in the homicides of black members of the community as well as to provide support and assistance
January 24, 2020
Distrust of police is major driver of US gun violence, report warns
The lack of trust between law enforcement and the communities they serve is a major driver of gun violence in cities across the United States, a
January 24, 2020
U.S. Attorney Seeks Solutions To Louisville Violence With Summit
U.S. Attorney Russell Coleman is looking for more ways to fight violent crime in Louisville, and he hopes an upcoming summit with local leaders will
January 15, 2020
