Gun violence is a severe threat to public safety and health in the United States and worldwide. In the United States, gun homicide is the second-leading cause of death among Americans under age 25. To examine these issues in greater depth, the current Editors-in-Chief of Criminology & Public Policy have published a special issue on gun violence. The issue features studies by leading researchers that evaluate the impacts of legislative policies, criminal justice practices, and community-based efforts to reduce gun violence.
Criminology & Public Policy , the flagship policy and practice journal of the American Society of Criminology, is edited by Professors Cynthia Lum (George Mason University) and Christopher S. Koper (George Mason University).
“As gun violence continues to be a significant concern in the United States, we are pleased to publish this special issue that addresses timely and cutting-edge policy, enforcement, prevention, and technological approaches to reducing firearms violence,” says Koper.
The seven articles in the special issue include:
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Criminology & Public Policy: Volume 23, Issue 4
11-Nov-2024