This powerful piece highlights @RocaInc's early work and how they are reaching young men in Baltimore at the highest risk of gun violence. A must-read on what real change looks like.

It’s not too late to apply! @CityofStLouis is hiring a Commissioner of Violence Prevention. This important leadership role guides strategies, partnerships, and solutions to reduce violence and build safer neighborhoods. Closes August 29, 2025!.Apply now:

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RT @bsosumd: Congratulations to Professors Brunson and McGloin of @UMDCriminology, future president and vice president of the @ASCRM41! htt….

Is GVRS right for your jurisdiction? Study the strategy and see, and then engage a reputable technical assistance partner if you want to go further. This strategy is complex, don't try it on your own with no outside expertise.

No program is a panacea and GVRS doesn't always work, but the VRC has recommended the strategy to 3 of its 4 partner jurisdictions, all of which have implemented and are seeing reductions in homicides and nonfatal shootings.

The GVRS, also known as the Group Violence Intervention (GVI), is a focused deterrence strategy. These initiatives have a strong track record of success, more so than almost any other anti-violence program.

In Baltimore, violent crime is dropping precipitously, in large part because of its Group Violence Reduction Strategy (GVRS). This article by the program's managers does a great job of explaining how it works. Take a look.

Community violence is preventable, but only if we center trust, equity, and care. Co-authored by Dr. Shani Buggs and colleagues, @LISC_HQ's white paper explores how cities can scale proven, community-led solutions to stop violence before it starts.

RT @Abt_Thomas: Smart stuff here from my former @VRC_UMD colleague and current @NiskanenCenter senior manager Richard Hahn.

RT @Abt_Thomas: Last week @abgelb and I spoke to @NPR about how best to understand the crime situation in Washington, DC. Take a look. http….

RT @bsosumd: #ICYMI @UMDCriminology Professor and Chair Rod Brunson shared some of his expertise on policing and police-community relations….

RT @PROGRESSumd: The (T.R.I.G.G.E.R.) Project seeks to denormalize and destigmatize gun violence in communities of color across the nation.….

Looking for strategies to reduce community gun violence?.@CouncilonCJ offers ten essential actions for city leaders. Created by experts in law enforcement, public health, and communities, these digestible tools support violence prevention nationwide.

RT @Abt_Thomas: Here's a conversation I had with @shirinali_ from @Slate concerning crime, violence, politics, and our nation's capital. Gi….

A new study co-led by @UMDCriminology Professor Peter Reuter reveals a system that quietly punishes innocent people while recovering only a small fraction of illicit funds. The consequences? Lost access. Frozen accounts. Lives disrupted. Read today:

RT @PizaEric: (1/11) New article from the special issue of Annals of the American Academy of Political & Social Science co-edited by Welsh….

RT @bsosumd: #ICYMI @UMDCriminology Professor and Chair Rod Brunson recently interviewed with @AP. Find a link to the story he is featured….

RT @ctopportunity: 📚 Book Club Pick!. Congrats to @CompassYouth's Crisis Director Larry Love on The Healing Culture — a gripping journey fr….

RT @Abt_Thomas: 1/ The @FBI's 2024 crime numbers are out. Violent crime overall decreased 4.5% compared to 2023, murder and declined 14.9%.….

RT @Abt_Thomas: Pleased to see this piece from @EJDionne highlighting what's gone right with crime and violence over the past few years. As….