Gun Violence

This report found that nearly 30,000 American lives are lost to gun violence each year—a number far higher than in any other developed country. Since 1963, more Americans died by gunfire than perished … perished in combat in the whole of the 20th century. When FBI data for 2006 showed gun violence rates rising for the second year in a row, with many Midwest cities leading the trend, the International Association … convened law enforcement leaders and others concerned with gun violence from around the Midwest in Chicago in 2007. The Great Lakes Summit on Gun Violence was organized with support from the Joyce Foundation …

Taking a STand: Reducing gun Violence in ouR communities A report from the InternAtIonAl AssocIAtIon … lAkes summIt on Gun VIolence with support from Taking a STand: Reducing gun Violence in ouR communities … chIefs of polIce 2007 GreAt lAkes summIt on Gun VIolence Acknowledgements:……………………………………………......... … address gun violence, Program Officer Roseanna Ander for her dedication to reducing gun violence in the … Summary Nearly 30,000 American lives are lost to gun violence each year—a number far higher than in any other …

It is predicated on the fact that gun violence is primarily perpetrated by young men, who are also the majority of the victims, and is often associated with illegal trade in guns and drugs; that in many … major concern in cities in many developed countries … Youth and Gun Violence: The [...] What is clear is that the complexity of youth gun violence in terms of its causes, and the wide variety of forms it takes …

1 Youth and Gun Violence : The Outstanding Case for Prevention Margaret … Exchange September 2005 Youth and Gun Violence: The Outstanding Case for Prevention Margaret … programmes. It is predicated on the fact that gun violence is primarily perpetrated by young men, who … in many developed countries … Youth and Gun Violence: The Outstanding Case for Prevention The … What is clear is that the complexity of youth gun violence in terms of its causes, and the wide variety …

Furthermore, within the sample of individuals who did join a gang, the association with firearms was highest when the youth was active in the gang and retreated during periods of …

1/4/08 2:36 PM Page 1 STRATEGIES FOR REDUCING GUN VIOLENCE: THE ROLE OF GANGS, DRUGS AND FIREARM ACCESSIBILITY … STRATEGIES FOR REDUCING GUN VIOLENCE: THE ROLE OF GANGS, DRUGS AND FIREARM ACCESSIBILITY … Report: 2007-3 STRATEGIES FOR REDUCING GUN VIOLENCE: THE ROLE OF GANGS, DRUGS AND FIREARM ACCESSIBILITY … ....................... 2 RECENT TRENDS IN GUN VIOLENCE ........................................... … . 7 STRATEGIC CONSIDERATIONS IN ADDRESSING GUN VIOLENCE.................. 9 CHARACTERISTICS OF GANGS …

The Task Force was appointed to investigate and report findings and recommendations that would help the Government of B. C. respond to the public threats posed by the use of …

residents to grow increasingly concerned with gun violence in their communities. In response, the Government … agencies make public safety threats resulting from gun violence a priority, but most firearms seizures generally … the research literature does demonstrate that gun violence can be reduced by the police when they engage … prolific offenders and gangs, and locations where gun violence occurs. The authors conclude that, “While … research literature also demonstrates that gun violence can be reduced by the police when they engage …

'On March 7, 2018, the Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness Canada hosted a Summit on Gun and Gang Violence, to engage stakeholders and provide them an opportunity to …

understanding of the trends and challenges in addressing gun violence and gangs; • Identify priority actions and … coherent national approach is necessary because gun violence and criminal gang activity cross borders and … Association of Chiefs of Police The issue of gun violence and gangs extends from our largest cities to … Need clarity around data/statistics connecting gun violence and gangs. • Gather data on gang involvement …

“Trace the Gun” states that the key to understanding gun trafficking lies in “crime gun trace data” gathered by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms (ATF). It seeks to present …

Though gun violence results in over 30,000 deaths each year, “Gun Laws Matter” states that the federal government has not done nearly enough to regulate firearms. It argues that some states choose … far-reaching laws receiving the most points, and measures it finds increase the likelihood of gun violence resulting in a deduction of points. After tallying the points, it ranks each state in order from …

& advocacy to end gun violence Legal Community Against Violence THOUGH GUN VIOLENCE has reached epidemic … irresponsible measures that increase the likelihood of gun violence resulting in a deduction of points. After … interest law center dedicated to preventing gun violence and is the country’s only organization devoted … legal assistance for policy reform to reduce gun violence. Founded on July 1, 1993 in response to the … our national membership program to unite the gun violence prevention community and broaden our base of …

Over the summer and fall of 2021, the Urban Institute worked with the Delaware Department of Health and Social Services to recruit participants for a cash transfer study aimed at …

published a report highlighting the high rates of gun violence in Wilmington and opportunities for prevention … show this approach is effective in preventing gun violence.”11 Yet this study shows that direct cash … Things to Know about Sacramento Program to Curb Gun Violence,” KRCA3, August, 29, 2017, https://www.kcra … out-the-program-sacramento-hopes-with- curb-gun-violence/12122507. 30 REFERENCES References …

Studies in the United States often find a significant positive association between levels of household firearm ownership and suicide rates. This study investigates whether the association can be explained by …

It examines the firearms industry in the province, the regulatory framework for firearms control, the agencies involved in enforcement and regulation, the actions of these agencies and the issues associated …

violence in recent years. This new form of gun violence is disturbing for several reasons: it is largely … wild and indiscriminate. The escalation of gun violence is generally attributed to the struggle for … is wild and indiscriminate. This escalated gun violence is generally attributed to the struggles for … saw 140 shots being fired. The escalation in gun violence is generally attributed to the struggle for … working with police to investigate and prosecute gun violence.  Education and training of police and Crown …