A mayoral initiative since 2016, Fast Track began with a focus on prosecution and court processing and evolved to focus on driving down gun violence with a system-wide focus on individuals involved in gun violence and deploying the Cure Violence model in 18 NYC neighborhoods. Continue reading Violence Tracker
The need for better evidence about school-based crime prevention programs remains as urgent as it was a decade ago when evaluation research was far less available than it is today. Policymakers and practitioners deserve better information about school safety and how to ensure it. Continue reading Reducing the Risks and Consequences of Crime Victimization in Schools
Presented to the Annual Forum of the National Juvenile Justice Network. July 2010. New Orleans, LA Continue reading Positive Youth Development: From Theory to Practice
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