Indianapolis’ multi-pronged approach to tackling gun violence

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Indianapolis' homicide rate in 2020 was approximately triple the national average. 80% of the city's homicides were perpetrated using firearms. The city is trying many promising approaches to reducing violence. What's learned here can apply in many other places, says Thomas Stucky, a former police officer.

2 months ago·Indianapolis, United States

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Indianapolis’ multi-pronged approach to tackling gun violence

Participants in ‘violence prevention’ programs seek to deescalate conflicts before they turn deadly.Andre Chung for The Washington Post via Getty ImagesIndianapolis is trying programs ranging from job skills to therapy to violence interrupters to find out what worksby Thomas D. Stucky, IUPUIIndianapolis is no stranger to gun violence. The city is also trying many promising approaches to reducing violence that – if proven successful – could benef…

2 months ago·Pittsburgh, United States

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