Apr 2022
Violence Reduction Dashboard – Resource Guide
This guide discusses the inception and implementation of the Violence Reduction Dashboard, a significant innovation aimed at addressing the surge of gun violence in Chicago.
IL Office of Firearm Violence Prevention
The University of Chicago Crime Lab has partnered with the Illinois Office of Firearm Violence Prevention (OFVP) in support of the OFVP’s goal to use data to focus resources. The Crime Lab prepared the following interactive map to support the RPSA Youth Development Services grantmaking process.
United States Surgeon General’s Advisory on Firearm Violence in America
United States Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy issued a landmark advisory declaring firearm violence in America to be a public health crisis with devastating and far-reaching consequences for the nation’s health and well-being.
Summer Safety Analysis: Chicago Crime Trends
These data visualizations present our summer safety analysis on Chicago crime trends.
Economic Club of Chicago- Chicago’s Safety Snapshot: Issues and Opportunities
These slides were presented by the Crime Lab at a forum hosted by the Economic Club and Commercial Club of Chicago.
Latest Updates
Improving storytelling through data
Learn more about Alivia’s experience in the Community Violence Intervention Leadership Academy.
Chicago Police Department exodus: New cops are leaving in droves, Sun-Times investigation finds
The Chicago Sun-Times’ Frank Main and Tom Schuba cover the Crime Lab’s training for high-ranking police supervisors.
University of Chicago Crime Lab adds to leadership team
Pawan Naidu of Crain’s Chicago Business covers the Crime Lab’s announcement of our new Executive Director, Katie Hill.
