Public safety outcomes of the Bronx Osborne Gun Accountability and Prevention program (BOGAP)
Category: Monographs
Recidivism: Use with Caution
Measuring the outcomes of criminal justice interventions should include recidivism, but exclusive reliance on recidivism is ill-advised and potentially reckless.
Community Safety Innovations
New York addresses gun violence with a combination of gun control measures, community-based interventions, and enforcement coordination. Efforts focus on conflict mediation, job training, outreach to high-risk individuals, and intelligence-sharing networks that provide analytical support to aid investigations and public safety. This comprehensive approach reflects New York’s commitment to protecting communities.
Investing in Maryland Safety
The Research and Evaluation Center at John Jay College of Criminal Justice reviewed some of the innovative programs operated by Maryland’s Department of Juvenile Services, including “The Thrive Academy” (TTA) and an intervention strategy known as “Safer Stronger Together” (SST).
Community Safety Investments
Despite various shortcomings, the research team found important indicators that suggest positive benefits of the State initiatives to prevent crime and violence. When researchers analyzed violent and property index crimes (i.e., aggravated assault, robbery, burglary, and larceny), the change in crime occurrences sometimes varied by the amount of funding received. Using 2010 as the base year and tracking crime rates through 2023, researchers found that total index crimes dropped 14 percent in counties receiving funding, but index crimes grew 13 percent in counties that received no funding for the three main initiatives.
Reimagining Community Safety
The National League of Cities supported local government leaders in five U.S. cities working to reimagine public safety.