Violent Crime Working Group
Homicide, Other Violent Crimes Decline in U.S. Cities but Remain Above Pre-Pandemic Levels
New CCJ Analysis of 2023 Crime Trends Also Documents a Continuing Spike in Motor Vehicle Theft, With Offenses More Than Doubling in Seven Cities
Read MorePandemic, Social Unrest, and Crime in U.S. Cities: Year-End 2022 Update
A new analysis for CCJ looks at crime trends in major U.S. cities, extending the data through year-end 2022.
Read MorePandemic, Social Unrest, and Crime in U.S. Cities: Mid-Year 2022 Update
A new analysis for CCJ looks at crime trends in major U.S. cities, extending the data through 2022 mid-year.
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Protecting Public Safety
Presented by CCJ and
The Washington Post Live
In a powerful summit on June 28, 2022, with support from Arnold Ventures, the Council on Criminal Justice and Washington Post Live convened a cross section of leaders from around the country to discuss the most effective ways to strengthen both public safety and trust.
Read MoreHomicides 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.
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