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Violence

U.S. Gun Homicides Topped Last Four Years by October

By Crime and Justice News | December 22, 2020

In spite of social isolation imposed by the pandemic, the number of shootings with four or more victims exceeded any recent year by more than 50 percent.

Violence

Amid Rise in Shootings, NYC Police Target Gang Leaders

By Crime and Justice News | December 14, 2020

The city has recorded 1,412 shooting incidents in the first 11 months of 2020, a nearly 96 percent rise from 721 in the same period last year.

Violence

Can St. Louis Ever Tame Its High Murder Rate?

By Crime and Justice News | November 16, 2020

In the Missouri Gun Violence Projedct, the St. Louis Post-Dispatch spoke with community activists, policy experts, law enforcement personnel and others about what programs are effective and what steps are needed to make neighborhoods safer.

Violence

Philadelphia Officials Decry ‘Sickening’ Murder Increase

By Crime and Justice News | October 7, 2020

A day after six people were killed in Philadelphia, pushing the homicide tally past last year’s total with nearly three months left in 2020, Police Commissioner Danielle Outlaw and District Attorney Larry Krasner spoke out about an intensifying surge in gun violence,

Violence

Suspect is Named In Minneapolis Fires, Looting

By Crime and Justice News | July 29, 2020

A judge is allowing Minneapolis police to search the phone records of a man they suspect of inciting violence that engulfed the city after the killing of George Floyd.

Violence

Detroit Welcomes Federal Help to Fight Violence Surge

By Crime and Justice News | July 27, 2020

Homicides are up 30 percent from last year. Police Chief James Craig says he needs federal forces offered by the Trump administration.

Violence

Children Caught in Crossfire as Shootings Increase

By Crime and Justice News | July 17, 2020

At least 12 youths have been fatally shot in Chicago in the past month – many while playing outside, riding in a car or sitting on a couch – and many more have been wounded.

Violence

Unexplained Crime Rise a Presidential Campaign Issue

By Crime and Justice News | July 8, 2020

During a surge of shootings in many cities, the Trump presidential campaign says “violent crime has EXPLODED.” Biden supporters say the Trump approach is a distraction from mismanagement of the COVID-19 crisis.

Violence

GA Gov. Calls National Guard After Bloody Atlanta Weekend

By Crime and Justice News | July 7, 2020

Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp declared a state of emergency and authorized the activation of up to 1,000 National Guard troops after a weekend of violence in Atlanta left five people dead, including an 8-year-old girl.

Violence

More Violence, Fewer Police Reported in Minneapolis

By Crime and Justice News | June 29, 2020

The Minneapolis City Council has advanced a measure to ask voters in November for a change to the city charter allowing the city to replace its police department with an agency focused on safety and violence prevention.

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    Bill Moyers on Justice
    By TCR Staff | December 1, 2017

    Moyers was honored as TCR's 2018 "Justice Media Trailblazer." Watch the video of his remarks at the Feb 15, 2018 John Jay College dinner here.

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    How Mass Incarceration Fuels Cycle of Poverty
    By Andrea Cipriano | 10 hours ago

    The burden of lost economic opportunity falls hardest on Black and Hispanic individuals who are disproportionately represented in the justice-involved population, according to a study of formerly incarcerated New Yorkers by the Brennan Center.

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    Researchers Link 8% Increase in U.S. Domestic Violence to Pandemic
    By Emily Riley | 11 hours ago

    Data from police reports, health records and domestic abuse hotlines showed a rise in reported domestic violence cases following lockdowns imposed since last March, according to a report commissioned by the Council on Criminal Justice.

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    Pandemic Unemployment Fraud, Errors Estimated at $63B
    By TCR Staff | 11 hours ago

    In preparation for another wave of pandemic-related unemployment aid, states are rushing to update security systems and fend off scammers who have syphoned billions from jobless programs over the last year.

  • Rural Justice Crisis
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    Collaborative Begins Study of ‘Best Practices’ in Rural Justice Reform
    By TCR Staff | 11 hours ago

    The Rural Justice Collaborative, responding to research that shows "rural Americans are more likely than urban residents to be jailed, [suffer] overdoses, and lack access to substance abuse and mental health and public health services," will identify innovations that can accelerate justice reforms.

  • Policing
    Maryland Considers Giving Baltimore Full Control of Police
    By TCR Staff | 11 hours ago

    Maryland lawmakers appear likely to let city voters decide whether to put the Baltimore Police Department entirely back under the mayor and City Council. Baltimore has not had full control of its police force since the Civil War almost 160 years ago.

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