City Gun Violence
In 2015, half of all gun homicides in the U.S. took place in just 127 cities. Together, these cities contain less than a quarter of the country’s population. Nonfatal shootings are also prevalent in cities, and these injuries can have devastating consequences for the rest of a survivor’s life. There are a wide variety of evidence-informed solutions to reducing gun violence and increasing safety in these communities. This includes violence intervention programs, Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) funding, and crime prevention through environmental design. Learn more below about local advocates, residents, and others working to prevent city gun violence.
Channeling Anger into the Fight for Justice
City Gun Violence
Gun violence is prevalent in many U.S. cities, particularly in historically underfunded neighborhoods.
City Gun Violence Reduction Insight Portal
CityGRIP is an online clearinghouse of data-informed gun violence reduction strategies. The data reflects two years worth of on-site interviews with mayors, police chiefs, sheriffs, and community members in more than 60 communities nationwide.
Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design
In many cities, residents engage in grassroots efforts to reclaim space and participate in shaping engaged and safe communities. They hold weekend barbecues in newly…