The strategy—commonly called Ceasefire or the Group Violence Reduction Strategy—is based on the proven premise that an incredibly small percentage of the population is at highest risk of violence, and that violence primarily occurs among small groups and networks. Working in a different way with these networks can reduce violence at the community level.
In-depth analysis of local homicides—when and where, who and why–consistently demonstrates that a small number of young men associated with groups or gangs are involved in 60%-80% of homicides in any given city. And 70%-90% are known to the criminal justice system. This “problem analysis” paints a manageable picture–one that suggests who should sit at the table together to reduce violence.
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