Studies

Study: “Consistent, Long-Term Engagement” In Hospital-Based Violence Intervention Programs “Can Cut Future Violence In Half.” 

March 9, 2026 By mattferner
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Study: Longer Engagement In Boston’s Hospital Violence Program Linked To Lower Future Violence. 

February 18, 2026 By mattferner
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Three Studies Show Promise That Mobile Crisis Response Teams Can Reduce Strain On Police, Jails, And Hospitals While Building Trust.

January 18, 2026 By mattferner
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Study: Mobile Crisis Teams Are Reducing Strain On Police And Hospitals—But Need To Scale Further.

October 18, 2025 By mattferner
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New Study: Hospital-Based Violence Intervention Programs “Significantly Reduce Violence-Related Injuries And Recidivism Rates Among Participants.”

August 9, 2025 By mattferner
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When Launching A Community Responder Program, Don’t Forget About How The Calls Are Dispatched | Law Enforcement Action Partnership, the Center for American Progress, and the Policing Project at the New York University School of Law.

December 13, 2023 By mattferner
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NEW STUDY: Chicago’s Community Violence Intervention Program Led To “Large Reductions In Gun Violence.” 

November 28, 2023 By mattferner
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Police Officers Should “Respond To Really Dangerous Situations And High Stakes Cases.” 

October 21, 2023 By mattferner
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NYU Policing Project Report: Focus “Armed Police Officers” On “Really Dangerous Situations” And “High Stakes Cases.” 

October 16, 2023 By mattferner
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“Put Out As Many STAR Vans As Police Cars As Far As I’m Concerned.”

October 7, 2023 By mattferner
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