Saving Lives: Ten Essential Actions Cities Can Take to Reduce Violence Now

This report argues that city leaders should aim for a 10% annual reduction in homicides and non-fatal shootings by identifying key individuals and locations driving violence and creating comprehensive citywide engagement plans. Solutions must include place-based policing, investments in underserved areas, and trauma-informed approaches that address the systemic roots of violence, such as poverty and inequality. Building a professional anti-violence workforce and ensuring continuous improvement through data and evidence are essential to fostering long-term safety and rebuilding trust in communities.