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Jobless men, bored teens linked to pandemic homicide jumpUnemployed men, bored teens may have sparked pandemic homicide jump

The homicide surge in 2020 was primarily driven by laid-off men and teen boys in low-income communities due to pandemic disruptions.

U.N. Says an Average of 140 Women Were Killed Every Day of 2023 by a Partner or Relative

The home remains the most lethal environment for women and girls, with high rates of violence reporting across various regions.

Big cities' homicide rates keep falling, data show

Violent crime has significantly dropped since early 2021, with a reported 18% decrease in homicides across major cities in 2024.
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Oakland Sees First Homicide In Eight Weeks

Oakland has experienced a downward trend in violent crime despite a recent homicide, highlighting ongoing challenges.
The homicide on Wednesday was the first since September, reminding the community of the violence that persists.

California's homicide rate fell nearly 16% last year, state report shows

California saw a decrease in homicide rates despite an overall increase in violent crimes in 2023.

Border cities have lower homicide rates than nation - again

Border cities' average homicide rate is lower than the national average, indicating relative safety in these communities.

Oakland Sees First Homicide In Eight Weeks

Oakland has experienced a downward trend in violent crime despite a recent homicide, highlighting ongoing challenges.
The homicide on Wednesday was the first since September, reminding the community of the violence that persists.

California's homicide rate fell nearly 16% last year, state report shows

California saw a decrease in homicide rates despite an overall increase in violent crimes in 2023.

Border cities have lower homicide rates than nation - again

Border cities' average homicide rate is lower than the national average, indicating relative safety in these communities.
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Homicides are finally and significantly falling in Oakland

Oakland is receiving a $2 million grant to enhance its Ceasefire strategy, coinciding with a decline in homicides and shootings.

Seventeen killed in two mass shootings in South African town

Seventeen people were killed in mass shootings in South Africa, reflecting the alarming rise of gun violence in the country.

Homicides are finally and significantly falling in Oakland

Oakland is receiving a $2 million grant to enhance its Ceasefire strategy, coinciding with a decline in homicides and shootings.

Seventeen killed in two mass shootings in South African town

Seventeen people were killed in mass shootings in South Africa, reflecting the alarming rise of gun violence in the country.
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#black-women

The Silent Epidemic Killing Black Women - Non Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly

Black women were six times more likely to be killed than White women in the same age group between 1999 and 2020.
Violence against Black women is often underreported.

Black women six times more likely to be slain than white women: study

Black women in the U.S. are six times more likely to be murdered than white women.
The Midwest has the greatest regional inequity in homicide rates for Black women compared to white women.

The Silent Epidemic Killing Black Women - Non Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly

Black women were six times more likely to be killed than White women in the same age group between 1999 and 2020.
Violence against Black women is often underreported.

Black women six times more likely to be slain than white women: study

Black women in the U.S. are six times more likely to be murdered than white women.
The Midwest has the greatest regional inequity in homicide rates for Black women compared to white women.
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Gun restriction laws DON'T lead to decrease in homicides

Gun law restrictions do not impact homicide rates between states.
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