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Don't Shoot
One Man, A Street Fellowship, And The End of Violence in Inner-City America
Book Summary
Traces the story of the "Boston Miracle" criminologist who rose from obscurity to a leading figure in the fight against gang- and drug-related inner-city violence, explaining how his methods involve large-scale interventions that promote cooperative efforts between gangs, law enforcement and communities. 50,000 first printing.
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- Drug abuse,
- Violence,
- Prevention,
- United States
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Interrupting Violence With The Message 'Don't Shoot'
November 1, 2011 Criminologist David M. Kennedy's strategy for reducing gang violence has dramatically reduced youth homicide rates nationwide. In his new memoir, Don't Shoot, Kennedy outlines how community meetings and interventions have worked to curb youth violence in more than 70 cities.
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