Citation

Wilson JM, Macdonald JM, Tita GE. Vict. Offender 2010; 5(1): 45-63.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2010, Informa - Taylor and Francis Group)

DOI

10.1080/15564880903423060

PMID

unavailable

Abstract

Research has produced a wealth of knowledge on the victims, offenders, and circumstances of homicide incidents. This research, however, is seldom tied to community-based homicide prevention initiatives. This article compares patterns of homicide across five Project Safe Neighborhood sites and presents an example of how homicide characteristics in local communities can be tied to specific local prevention strategies. Finally, the article concludes with a discussion of how homicide research can provide the first step in developing community-based, data-driven violence prevention programs.