Based in the Department of Criminology at the University of Pennsylvania, we partner with governments and non-profits to find research-based solutions to preventing crime, advancing the justice system, and other complex social problems. Our focus is on the needs and priorities of the partners and communities we work with—we believe good policy has to be responsive to and supported from the neighborhood level.
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Serious gun violence in Stockton, California, is concentrated among a small group of gang-involved individuals who are disconnected from services and opportunities. Over the past 25 years, Stockton has periodically implemented Operation Ceasefire as its primary gang violence reduction strategy. Stockton Ceasefire is a focused deterrence strategy that reflects the principles of the Group Violence Intervention (GVI).
Read About ProjectPartner-driven exploration of existing data to understand the nature of problems and inform new policy innovations.
Long-term partnerships with governments or non-profits to learn about, improve, and document the success of particular innovative practices.
