Gun Violence

It is predicated on the fact that gun violence is primarily perpetrated by young men, who are also the majority of the victims, and is often associated with illegal trade in guns and drugs; that in many … major concern in cities in many developed countries … Youth and Gun Violence: The [...] What is clear is that the complexity of youth gun violence in terms of its causes, and the wide variety of forms it takes …

1 Youth and Gun Violence : The Outstanding Case for Prevention Margaret … Exchange September 2005 Youth and Gun Violence: The Outstanding Case for Prevention Margaret … programmes. It is predicated on the fact that gun violence is primarily perpetrated by young men, who … in many developed countries … Youth and Gun Violence: The Outstanding Case for Prevention The … What is clear is that the complexity of youth gun violence in terms of its causes, and the wide variety …

Furthermore, within the sample of individuals who did join a gang, the association with firearms was highest when the youth was active in the gang and retreated during periods of …

1/4/08 2:36 PM Page 1 STRATEGIES FOR REDUCING GUN VIOLENCE: THE ROLE OF GANGS, DRUGS AND FIREARM ACCESSIBILITY … STRATEGIES FOR REDUCING GUN VIOLENCE: THE ROLE OF GANGS, DRUGS AND FIREARM ACCESSIBILITY … Report: 2007-3 STRATEGIES FOR REDUCING GUN VIOLENCE: THE ROLE OF GANGS, DRUGS AND FIREARM ACCESSIBILITY … ....................... 2 RECENT TRENDS IN GUN VIOLENCE ........................................... … . 7 STRATEGIC CONSIDERATIONS IN ADDRESSING GUN VIOLENCE.................. 9 CHARACTERISTICS OF GANGS …

The Task Force was appointed to investigate and report findings and recommendations that would help the Government of B. C. respond to the public threats posed by the use of …

residents to grow increasingly concerned with gun violence in their communities. In response, the Government … agencies make public safety threats resulting from gun violence a priority, but most firearms seizures generally … the research literature does demonstrate that gun violence can be reduced by the police when they engage … prolific offenders and gangs, and locations where gun violence occurs. The authors conclude that, “While … research literature also demonstrates that gun violence can be reduced by the police when they engage …

'On March 7, 2018, the Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness Canada hosted a Summit on Gun and Gang Violence, to engage stakeholders and provide them an opportunity to …

understanding of the trends and challenges in addressing gun violence and gangs; • Identify priority actions and … coherent national approach is necessary because gun violence and criminal gang activity cross borders and … Association of Chiefs of Police The issue of gun violence and gangs extends from our largest cities to … Need clarity around data/statistics connecting gun violence and gangs. • Gather data on gang involvement …

Interestingly, however, enced a sharp rise in gun violence, and recent the increase in Vancouver’s gang violence has investigations have demonstrated the intimate occurred several years after the release …

have recent- ly experienced a sharp rise in gun violence, and investigations have demonstrated the intimate … drug-related gun violence, and over the last year Vancouver has experienced a surge in gun violence that authorities … Instead, the existing evidence suggests that gun violence and high homicide rates are likely a natural … an evidence-based public policy perspective, gun violence and the enrichment of organized crime networks … have recently experi- enced a sharp rise in gun violence, and recent investigations have demonstrated …

It examines the firearms industry in the province, the regulatory framework for firearms control, the agencies involved in enforcement and regulation, the actions of these agencies and the issues associated …

violence in recent years. This new form of gun violence is disturbing for several reasons: it is largely … wild and indiscriminate. The escalation of gun violence is generally attributed to the struggle for … is wild and indiscriminate. This escalated gun violence is generally attributed to the struggles for … saw 140 shots being fired. The escalation in gun violence is generally attributed to the struggle for … working with police to investigate and prosecute gun violence.  Education and training of police and Crown …

As the work on gangs and street level violence continues, this independent evaluation is intended to assist the OGS Steering Committee in transitioning the Strategy to its next phase of …

............................. 23 Figure 8: Gun violence in Ottawa, 2012-2015 comparison ........... … There is statistical evidence that gangs, gun violence and violent crimes continue to be a concern … individuals who were believed to be connected to the gun violence. • Laid over 800 criminal charges against … Report: Our First Three Years 24 Figure 8: Gun violence in Ottawa, 2012-2015 comparison 5.2 Gang-related … street violence is presenting itself (i.e. gun violence, safe communities, other affiliations). 4 …

This systematic literature review and meta-analysis of evaluation studies on street gang control strategies focused on articles and reports from multiple bibliographic databases. The database search resulted in a total …

(and will be enforced by regular police work), gun violence will be targeted to the fullest extent of the … members are the population most prone to engage in gun violence and that police will use gang affiliations … intelligence, the gang itself is not threatened – gun violence is. With this shift in focus, it is possible … gun crimes can be effectively reduced. Once gun violence has been reduced, it might be easier to deal … STUDIES PUBLIC SAFETY CANADA 30 reduction in gun violence might mean a reduction in inter-gang hostilities …

Hubris in the North The Canadian Firearms Registry June 2007 5 The goal of the legislation: Improving public safety Given the gift of hindsight, few currently admit to the hopes …

would reduce total criminal vio- lence, not just gun violence, suicide and domestic abuse. I argue here that … and more general, goal. In 1995, reducing gun violence was claimed to be important in order to reduce … reduce overall crimi- nal violence, not just gun violence. Rock assumed reducing “gun deaths” was a way …

In particular, the paper will (1) provide a brief overview of the street gang problem in Canada; (2) look at some specific programs that address prevention, intervention, and suppression; (3) …

creates confusion because another well-known gun violence program also uses the same name. 5 The project … 6 The Boston project specifically targeted gun violence and not other offenses committed by the gang … Anne Piehl, and Elin Waring. 2001. Reducing Gun Violence: The Boston Gun Project’s Operation Ceasefire … Abrahamse, Peter Greenwood. 2003. Reducing Gun Violence: Results From an Intervention in East Los Angeles …