Citizen security should be a central focus of the 2025 Summit of the AmericasThe Summit of the Americas must address increasing citizen insecurity as a top priority.
Gun violence is dropping in Brooklyn as 2024 ends, with most serious crime in the borough falling tooGun violence in Brooklyn is decreasing, with significant drops in shootings and homicides reported for 2024.
Homicides are finally and significantly falling in OaklandOakland 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 townSeventeen people were killed in mass shootings in South Africa, reflecting the alarming rise of gun violence in the country.
Gun violence is dropping in Brooklyn as 2024 ends, with most serious crime in the borough falling tooGun violence in Brooklyn is decreasing, with significant drops in shootings and homicides reported for 2024.
Homicides are finally and significantly falling in OaklandOakland 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 townSeventeen people were killed in mass shootings in South Africa, reflecting the alarming rise of gun violence in the country.
Jobless men, bored teens linked to pandemic homicide jumpUnemployed men, bored teens may have sparked pandemic homicide jumpThe 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 RelativeThe 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 showViolent crime has significantly dropped since early 2021, with a reported 18% decrease in homicides across major cities in 2024.
Oakland Sees First Homicide In Eight WeeksOakland 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 showsCalifornia saw a decrease in homicide rates despite an overall increase in violent crimes in 2023.
Border cities have lower homicide rates than nation - againBorder cities' average homicide rate is lower than the national average, indicating relative safety in these communities.
Oakland Sees First Homicide In Eight WeeksOakland 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 showsCalifornia saw a decrease in homicide rates despite an overall increase in violent crimes in 2023.
Border cities have lower homicide rates than nation - againBorder cities' average homicide rate is lower than the national average, indicating relative safety in these communities.
The Silent Epidemic Killing Black Women - Non Profit News | Nonprofit QuarterlyBlack 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.
Gun restriction laws DON'T lead to decrease in homicidesGun law restrictions do not impact homicide rates between states.