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Community violence intervention programs are cutting urban violence, and research shows they could do far more with real support.
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In this episode
- How cities like Oakland and Newark are reducing violence without more police
- What community violence intervention programs actually do on the ground
- Why these programs are underperforming relative to their potential
- What full investment in these programs could mean for city safety
About this episode
No, it’s not more police. From Oakland to Newark, community violence intervention programs get results, and one researcher says they could be even more effective if fully supported.This episode is sponsored by:
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