The Pragmatism Of Community Violence Prevention Programs

There have been 164 mass shootings in the U.S. just this year, according to the National Gun Violence Archive.As gun legislation stalls in Congress, gun violence in the U.S. continues to rise, leaving states and cities to grapple with safety measures on their own. One solution is gaining traction: community violence prevention programs. During the first four years of Baltimore's program, researchers found homicides dropped by 32 percent. They also identified some challenges these programs face.We discuss what exactly these programs do and how effective they really are. Want to support 1A? Give to your local public radio station and subscribe to this podcast. Have questions? Find out how to connect with us by visiting our website.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy