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Book

In these streets : reporting from the front lines of inner-city gun violence

Call Number

  • 363.33 B3295 (CEN)

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Publication Information

Baltimore, Maryland : Johns Hopkins University Press, 2024.

Physical Description

xix, 219 pages : illustration ; 24 cm

Summary

"Inspired by what he learned as a journalist and grounded in his own lived experience, the author explores the roles of poverty, policing, and community investment and disinvestment, showing how each of these elements impacts gun violence"--

"Journalist Josiah Bates pulls back the curtain on a crisis that continues to plague the United States in this narrative. Fueled by the convergence of the COVID-19 pandemic and social unrest, gun violence has surged to unprecedented levels, devastating marginalized communities and urban areas across the nation. Bates embarks on an emotional journey, crisscrossing the country to meet victims, perpetrators, community activists, and renowned scholars. Through their stories, he unearths the hidden causes behind the escalating gun violence epidemic. From the corrosive effects of poverty to the contentious debates surrounding policing and calls to defund law enforcement, Bates navigates the intricate web of factors influencing gun violence. Through firsthand accounts and expert analysis, he exposes the systemic failures that perpetuate this cycle of destruction and delivers a powerful clarion call for change. Bates amplifies rarely heard voices in this debate, including both victims and perpetrators of shootings, some of whom now work tirelessly to dismantle the violence in their communities. Their stories, alongside Bates's reporting, illuminate a path toward long-term solutions. As the nation grapples with this relentless epidemic, Bates presents a compelling case for unity and action." --

Contents

  • Preface. Family stories
  • Part I. The drastic rise. A surge like no other
  • The perfect storm
  • Defund
  • Part II. The sustained solutions. Strategic policing
  • Investment
  • Clog the iron pipeline
  • The community's power
  • Part III. The (hopeful) future. Where the evidence works
  • Fight for the resolution
  • Epilogue. The path.

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