Violent Crime Working Group
Homicides Continued to Increase in Major U.S. Cities in 2021, but at Slower Pace
New CCJ analysis shows rise in other violent crimes while drug violations and most property offenses fall again.
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Pandemic, Social Unrest, and Crime in U.S. Cities:
Year-End 2021 Update
A new analysis for CCJ looks at crime trends in major U.S. cities, extending the data through the end of 2021.
Read MoreEvent Recording: Ten Essential Actions Cities Can Take to Reduce Violence Now
Watch six members of the Violent Crime Working Group discuss their final report “Saving Lives: Ten Essential Actions Cities Can Take to Reduce Violence Now”
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Saving Lives: Ten Essential Actions
Cities Can Take to Reduce Violence Now
Amid a rise in homicide, diverse CCJ panel urges leaders to reject “us vs. them” politics and collaborate on ten essential steps to reduce violence now.
Read MoreViolent Crime Working Group Releases Action Plan for Cities
Amid a rise in homicide, diverse CCJ panel urges leaders to reject “us vs. them” politics and collaborate on ten essential steps to reduce violence now.
Read MoreMeeting Bulletin #7: Integrating Local Violence Reduction Efforts; State and Federal Support
At two meetings in November, Working Group outlines the importance of strong local leadership to a successful anti-violence strategy, and what the state and federal governments should do to provide support.
Read MoreMeeting Bulletin #6: Victimization, Trauma, Mental Health, and Violent Crime
At its eighth meeting, the Violent Crime Working Group examines impacts of victimization and trauma on mental health and violent crime.
Read MoreEvent Recording: Collaborative Approaches to Reducing Community Gun Violence
Watch three members of the Violent Crime Working Group discuss how police and communities can work together to stop violence and save lives.
Read MoreSeptember 2021 Update: Pandemic, Social Unrest, and Crime in U.S. Cities
A new analysis for CCJ looks at crime trends in major U.S. cities through the first nine months of 2021.
Read MoreMeeting Bulletin #5: Law Enforcement Based Responses to Violence
At two sessions in October, the Violent Crime Working Group highlights the promise of key violence reduction strategies, provides guidance to help leaders now.
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