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How one of America's most dangerous cities reduced gun violence

Rachel Waldholz Mariel Carr

March 12, 2015 |

Al Jazeera |

Video |

5-15 Minutes

Response Location: United States, Richmond, California

Richmond, California ranked among the highest homicide rates in the country. The city created the Office of Neighborhood Safety to engage the community in the effort to curb gun violence and prevent homicides. ONS works directly with the young people who are at risk and have succeeded in reducing the homicide rate.

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