Resources

Addressing street-level violence such as murders and aggravated assaults and batteries that occur on the public way and often involve firearms requires a multi-pronged approach. One effective model for addressing street violence, and, in particular, gang-related or group-involved street violence, is the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention’s (OJJDP) Comprehensive Gang Prevention, Intervention, and

Tens of thousands of people are shot each year on America’s streets. These shootings are concentrated in cities and disproportionately impact underserved populations—but relief is within reach. A small handful of states are supporting affordable, proven solutions to address this epidemic, saving lives and millions in taxpayer dollars.

The City of Los Angeles Mayor’s Offi ce of Gang Reduction and Youth Development (GRYD) was established in 2007 to coordinate city-funded gang prevention and intervention programming using a comprehensive strategy. The GRYD Comprehensive Strategy is the foundation for developing and delivering programming in communities most impacted by gang violence (i.e., GRYD Zones). Over the

In 2011, Massachusetts funded 11 cities to identify and engage youth at “proven risk” for serious violence through the Safe and Successful Youth Initiative (SSYI). The program has expanded over the years to now serve 14 cities across the state and is run through the Executive Office of Health and Human Services (EOHHS).

Community violence intervention programs prevent shootings by interrupting the cycle of violence in the country’s most impacted communities. Community violence is a major driver of the gun violence epidemic in the US and takes a disproportionate toll on underserved Black and Latino communities. One of the most effective ways to address this form of violence