Reducing violence without police: a review of research evidence

Citation

Branas, C., Buggs, S., Butts, J., Harvey, A., and Kerrison, E. (2020). Reducing Violence Without Police: A Review of Research Evidence. CUNY Academic Works. 

This report synthesizes research on policies and programs aimed at curbing community violence without policing or other punitive policies. The report outlines specific policies across seven major categories, improving the physical environment, reducing substance abuse, mitigating financial stress, and engaging youth. This research is important for journalists covering crime and public safety to be aware of so that they can assess claims made by sources about what works to reduce crime and violence.