Shooting trends in New York City remain a serious concern, but recent quarter-specific, one-year differences declined for three straight quarters from October 2020 through June 2021.
Category: Violence
Violence Tracker
In 2021, JohnJayREC was asked to test whether the strategies of Fast Track improved crime and violence in the affected areas.
Shooting Surge Beginning to Slow Across New York City
Shootings in New York City grew sharply in 2020 and remained elevated in 2021, but the degree of increase may be in decline.
The Juvenile Justice Response to Violence
Even during periods of relatively low violence, the incidence of violent behavior by and among young people is a prominent issue. Policymakers and communities always need effective methods of addressing violent acts by youth.
Reducing Violence Without Police: A Review of Research Evidence
JohnJayREC reviewed the evidence for policies and programs that reduce violence without relying on police.
Fox News — Alternative Policing: NYC Mayor De Blasio Funding “Violence Interrupters”
Center director, Jeffrey Butts, was interviewed for this story on Fox News, July 30, 2020.