Assessment of the NYC Gun Violence Reduction Strategy
The Research and Evaluation Center at John Jay College is assessing the implementation of gun violence reduction initiatives in New York City neighborhoods. With funds awarded from the New York City Council, the project is tracking the formation and deployment of gun violence reduction strategies in five areas: South Bronx, Harlem, Jamaica (Queens), North Shore of Staten Island, and East New York. Each pilot program incorporates … Continue reading Assessment of the NYC Gun Violence Reduction Strategy
Current Practice in the Juvenile Justice System
Juvenile justice is a highly varied process that is shaped by law and driven by local practice. The availability and suitability of programs often influences the outcome. Continue reading Current Practice in the Juvenile Justice System
Crime Drop II – Young People are Leading the Newest Violent Crime Decline
During the 1980s and early 1990s, increasing numbers of arrests among juveniles and older youth were disproportionately responsible for the growing rate of violent crime. In recent years, however, young people contributed an even larger share to the declining rate of violent crime. In fact, young people appear to be leading a second crime drop in the United States. Continue reading Crime Drop II – Young People are Leading the Newest Violent Crime Decline
Assessing Gun Violence Reduction Strategies in New York City
The Research and Evaluation Center assessed the implementation of gun violence reduction initiatives in New York City neighborhoods. With funds awarded from the New York City Council, the project tracked the formation and deployment of gun violence reduction strategies in several areas of the City. Each program incorporated the shooting incident crisis management system recommended by the 2012 report from the Council-sponsored Task Force to Combat Gun Violence. Continue reading Assessing Gun Violence Reduction Strategies in New York City
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