March 13, 2020
Virginia Is the Latest State to Fund Local Gun Violence Prevention
Other moves by Richmond lawmakers have garnered more attention, but the money may have broader impact.
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How We Fix This
33 StoriesGun violence is often portrayed as an intractable problem, but a growing body of evidence shows that there are existing interventions that can save lives right now. These programs rarely get the careful, sustained attention they deserve. This project seeks to change that.
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What Gun Violence Prevention Looks Like When It Focuses on the Communities Hurt the Most
Activists have long fought to make urban violence a priority for the movement. Now they are slowly securing more dollars for programs proven capable of saving lives.
February 24, 2020
This Tiny Louisiana Police Force Is a National Leader in Taking Guns From Abusers
How a survivor of domestic violence, now working as a cop in the bayou, made her small community a model for the rest of the country.
February 4, 2020
Treating Mothers’ Trauma as a Way to Prevent Youth Violence
In Michigan, SURE Moms has created a healing space for parents working to keep their kids out of the juvenile justice system.
December 11, 2019
The Sandy Hook Nonprofit Fighting Shootings by Fostering More Inclusive Schools
Seven years after the shooting in Newtown, more than 11,000 schools have adopted a student support program developed by Sandy Hook Promise.
November 5, 2019
Fresh Data Shows How Focused Deterrence Can Keep At-Risk People from Crime
A wide body of evidence demonstrates the crime-prevention strategy's ability to curb community gun violence. In Detroit, new research also shows its potential for reducing recidivism.
October 15, 2019
How a Silicon Valley Start-up Is Helping Police Get Smarter About Solving Gun Crimes
Calling itself the “Google of Crime,” Forensic Logic processes and analyzes troves of gun-related data so officers can spot patterns and make more informed decisions in the field.
October 11, 2019
Gun Investigators Cautiously Optimistic About New Fingerprint Technology
Years ago, most detectives stopped trying to retrieve fingerprints from shell casings. A new method, touted as 25 times better, could change that.
September 26, 2019
St. Louis Pledges Millions for Gun Violence Interrupters
Some activists remain skeptical the money will actually come through.
September 17, 2019
Gun Reform Is on the Agenda. But Victims of Color Aren’t.
Priorities in Congress have given short shrift to community gun violence, activists say.
September 10, 2019
Gun Violence Researchers Find Their Field at a Crossroads
Private funding is attracting new scholars and new ideas, but scientists say federal dollars remain the missing ingredient.
July 12, 2019
We Can’t End Inequality Until We Stop Urban Gun Violence
Here’s a blueprint for cities ready to get started.
July 11, 2019
Inside the Ambitious Campaign to Push Chicago Homicides Below 400
The private funders and outreach groups behind the “<399” plan are bringing unprecedented coordination to gun violence prevention in the city. But without more public dollars, they say, the effort may fall short.