How DC’s Local Leaders Are Keeping Residents Safe ReportApril 2, 2025 How DC’s Local Leaders Are Keeping Residents Safe Washington, D.C., is seeing results from its efforts to address the public safety challenges it faces, but interference from federal lawmakers is threatening to undo progress. Apr 2, 2025 Allie Preston, Chandler Hall, Rachael Eisenberg
COVID-19’s Impact on Gun Violence in America ReportMarch 13, 2025 COVID-19’s Impact on Gun Violence in America Five years since COVID-19 was declared a pandemic, there are several theories surrounding why gun violence spiked in the United States during the pandemic’s first year. Mar 13, 2025 Chandler Hall
The Recovery From COVID-19 Pandemic Gun Violence In the NewsJanuary 23, 2025 The Recovery From COVID-19 Pandemic Gun Violence In an article published by Vital City, Chandler Hall and Nick Wilson from the Center for American Progress along with Alex R. Piquero explain trends in gun violence in U.S. cities since the COVID-19 pandemic. Jan 23, 2025 Vital City Alex R. Piquero, Chandler Hall, Nick Wilson
Gun Violence Trends in US Cities During the Early Phase of the COVID-19 Pandemic In the NewsJanuary 16, 2025 Gun Violence Trends in US Cities During the Early Phase of the COVID-19 Pandemic In a research letter published in JAMA Network Open, Chandler Hall and Nick Wilson of the Center for American Progress, along with Alex R. Piquero, examine whether there was variation in gun violence trends in U.S. cities during the early phase of the COVID-19 pandemic. Jan 16, 2025 JAMA Network Open Chandler Hall, Nick Wilson, Alex R. Piquero
2024 Sees Smallest Summer Surge in Gun Violence Rates in 6 Years ReportSeptember 23, 2024 2024 Sees Smallest Summer Surge in Gun Violence Rates in 6 Years Gun violence rose less in the summer of 2024 than in years past—another promising sign that the nation is getting safer—but work still needs to be done. Sep 23, 2024 Chandler Hall
10th National Gun Violence Prevention Summit (Online) Past EventSeptember 23, 2024 10th National Gun Violence Prevention Summit (Online) Join CAP for a summit featuring speeches and discussions by leading advocates of the gun violence prevention movement. Center for American Progress | In-Person & Online Sep 23 - 24, 2024
What Are Community Violence Intervention Programs? VideoJune 25, 2024 What Are Community Violence Intervention Programs? In this video, community violence intervention leaders explain how their approach to preventing gun violence can transform communities—one person at a time. Jun 25, 2024 Nick Wilson, Arnitta R. Holliman, Chandler Hall, 4 More Matthew Gossage, Hai-Lam Phan, Toni Pandolfo, Andrew Sonntag
Early 2024 Data Show Promising Signs of Another Historic Decline in Gun Violence ArticleJune 11, 2024 Early 2024 Data Show Promising Signs of Another Historic Decline in Gun Violence U.S. gun homicides are declining dramatically, down 13.1 percent since 2023 and 16.4 percent since 2021. Jun 11, 2024 Chandler Hall
Community Violence Intervention: Sustainable Funding for Generational Work VideoMay 23, 2024 Community Violence Intervention: Sustainable Funding for Generational Work In this video, community violence intervention leaders Juan Avila, Denise Villamil, Melvyn Hayward, Susan Lee, and Chris Edge discuss how long-term investments in CVI programs can have long-term benefits. May 23, 2024 Nick Wilson, Chandler Hall, Matthew Gossage, 3 More Toni Pandolfo, Hai-Lam Phan, Andrew Sonntag
Community Violence Intervention Success Stories VideoMay 2, 2024 Community Violence Intervention Success Stories In this video, community violence intervention leaders Raymond Solorzano, Denise Villamil, and James Timpson share examples of what success looks like in their efforts to reduce gun violence. May 2, 2024 Nick Wilson, Chandler Hall, Matthew Gossage, 3 More Hai-Lam Phan, Toni Pandolfo, Andrew Sonntag
CAP Joined by Gun Violence Victim Advocates To Comment on OVC’s Proposed Rules on Victim Compensation Grant Program ArticleApril 4, 2024 CAP Joined by Gun Violence Victim Advocates To Comment on OVC’s Proposed Rules on Victim Compensation Grant Program The Center for American Progress, along with 47 organizations, submitted a comment letter advocating on behalf of victims to the U.S. Office for Victims of Crime on the agency’s proposal to replace the existing Victim Compensation Grant Program guidelines and clarify program requirements. Apr 4, 2024 Nick Wilson, Chandler Hall
Community Violence Intervention: James Timpson and Roca’s Use of CBT VideoMarch 21, 2024 Community Violence Intervention: James Timpson and Roca’s Use of CBT James “JT” Timpson explains how the Roca Impact Institute uses a cognitive behavioral theory approach to empower individuals to de-escalate dangerous situations and make safer decisions. Mar 21, 2024 Nick Wilson, Chandler Hall, Hai-Lam Phan, 3 More Toni Pandolfo, Andrew Sonntag, Matthew Gossage