Modeling a needs assessment approach for policymakers to investigate, understand, and reduce gun violence

TR Kochel, MP West, MM Toro-Alvarez - Evaluation and Program Planning, 2025 - Elsevier
We conducted a needs assessment evaluation as part of a community effort to plan tailored
responses to reduce gun violence in a midwestern town. Various data sources were used to …

Beating the gun—One conversation at a time? Evaluating the impact of DC's “Cure the Streets” public health intervention against gun violence

N Chwalisz - Crime & Delinquency, 2023 - journals.sagepub.com
Violence interrupters (VI) operate as mediators after gang-involved shootings to stop
retributory shootings. While some cities, like Chicago, have seen initial success, other cities …

Firearm injuries and public health

L Dahlberg, A Butchart, J Mercy… - … Research Encyclopedia of …, 2022 - oxfordre.com
An important function of public health is to prevent injuries or to lessen their impact when
they occur. An estimated 251,000 people worldwide die each year from a firearm-related …

Policing gun crimes: A comprehensive review of strategies and effectiveness

AY Jiao - The Police Journal, 2023 - journals.sagepub.com
This paper provides a comprehensive review of various studies of police initiatives and
practices in dealing with gun crimes. It is aimed at develo** a detailed as well as general …

[BOOK][B] A research-based practice guide to reduce youth gun and gang/group violence

J Jannetta, R Martinez, PS Thompson, J Zweig… - 2022 - urban.org
A Research-Based Practice Guide to Reduce Youth Gun and Gang/Group Violence Page 1
RESEARCH REPORT A Research-Based Practice Guide to Reduce Youth Gun and Gang/Group …

Zeroing in on Reducing Gun and Violent Crime

CF Fedarko - 2024 - search.proquest.com
From 2013 to 2017, the City of Reno experienced significant increases in gun and violent
crime that impeded the safety of the community. The RPD obtained funding through a grant …

[PDF][PDF] The breakdown of law enforcement focused deterrence programs: an examination of key factors and issues

GJ Pihlaja - 2019 - minds.wisconsin.edu
Focused deterrence is a crime reduction strategy that has been used in numerous cities
throughout the US and around the world. Empirical research and data generally support that …