Violence

Violence linked to loneliness, hypervigilance and chronic health problems City block

Violence linked to loneliness, hypervigilance and chronic health problems

UChicago sociologist examines impact of gerrymandering on violence in Chicago Neighborhood

UChicago sociologist examines impact of gerrymandering on violence in Chicago

Is 'Chi-Raq' Based On True Story?

Is 'Chi-Raq' Based On True Story?

Prof. Dexter Voisin describes his research showing Chicago gang violence leads to PTSD in children


International Business Times

Chicago fights for anti-violence program as shootings rise

Chicago fights for anti-violence program as shootings rise

Video: Prof. Deborah Gorman-Smith discusses the impact of budget cuts for anti-violence programs


Al Jazeera America

If you want mental health services to prevent violence, Medicaid expansion is critical

If you want mental health services to prevent violence, Medicaid expansion is critical

In op-ed, Prof. Harold Pollack writes that not considering the consequences of leaving people uninsured is a 'very poor violence prevention policy’


Crime Lab New York will help promote evidence-based policies to prevent crime, violence Skyline

Crime Lab New York will help promote evidence-based policies to prevent crime, violence

Chicago summer jobs program for high school students dramatically reduces youth violence

Chicago summer jobs program for high school students dramatically reduces youth violence

National campaign to combat sexual violence complements campus efforts

National campaign to combat sexual violence complements campus efforts

Chicago sees progress, but kids still caught in crossfire

Chicago sees progress, but kids still caught in crossfire

Prof. Harold Pollack comments on ongoing violence, as city faces summertime rise in crime


U.S. News & World Report

Another city’s lesson about crime reduction

Another city’s lesson about crime reduction

University of Chicago Crime Lab to discuss strategies that Chicago can glean from New York