Press Releases and Statements
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.
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Council launches Violent Crime Working Group as murder counts in major American cities continued to rise throughout the first half of 2021.
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Homicide rates remain below historical highs, but figures show 49% increase over same period in 2019.
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