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Tag: violence

Posted inCriminal Justice

An innovative strategy to reduce gun violence: beautify Chicago neighborhoods

by Brian Freskos September 18, 2019September 30, 2019

The city is spending millions on creating jobs to clean up vacant lots and green public spaces in areas with high shooting rates, an approach backed by research on blight and crime.

Posted inPerspectives

Can parks help cities fight crime?

by Lincoln Larson and S. Scott Ogletree June 28, 2019
Posted inPerspectives

After the Dan Ryan shutdown, we need to march to the polls

by Kanu Iheukumere July 9, 2018July 12, 2018
Posted inRace and Culture

In Kenwood, black picket fences

by Deborah L. Shelton May 8, 2016November 8, 2017
Posted inGallery, Immigration, Multimedia

Chicago’s new immigrant destination: Gage Park

by Stacey Rupolo March 18, 2016May 22, 2017
Posted inCriminal Justice, Government and Politics

Timeline: President Obama’s stance on gun control

by Caitlin Gerena October 27, 2015October 27, 2015
Posted inTCR Talks

Seeking alternatives to violence in Back of the Yards

by Daisy Contreras October 26, 2015October 26, 2015
Posted inCriminal Justice, Perspectives

Media must tell what happens — and why — in Ferguson

by Christopher Benson November 25, 2014July 14, 2017

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