Research
last updated 3/5/2024
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1. "Social cohesion, social capital, and health"
Authors: Ichiro Kawachi and Lisa F. Berkman
[Link to paper] https://faculty.washington.edu/matsueda/courses/590/Readings/Kawachi%20and%20Berkman.pdf
Abstract: This paper examines the links between social cohesion, social capital, and health outcomes. It argues that strong social networks and social support systems can buffer individuals from the negative effects of stress and improve overall health.
2. "Social cohesion and crime in urban neighborhoods"
Authors: Robert J. Sampson, Stephen W. Raudenbush, and Felton Earls
[Link to paper] https://www.jstor.org/stable/2892902
Abstract: This paper investigates the relationship between social cohesion and crime in urban neighborhoods. It finds that neighborhoods with higher levels of social cohesion experience lower rates of crime.
Research on Violence
Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence. “Gun Violence is a Racial Justice Issue.” https://www.bradyunited.org/issue/gun-violence-is-a-racial-justice-issue
Braga, A. A., Barao, L. M., Zimmerman, G. et al. Oakland Ceasefire Evaluation: Final Report to the City of Oakland. May 2019. https://cao-94612.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/Oakland-Ceasefire-Evaluation-Final-Report-May-2019.pdf
California Department of Justice. “Gun Sales in California, 1996-2020.” Open Justice Data Portal. https://openjustice.doj.ca.gov/data-stories/gunsales-2020 404 error
Clayton, A. “Inside the San Francisco Bay Area’s pandemic murder surge: ‘No one knows this pain but us.’” The Guardian. September 28, 2021. https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2021/sep/28/san-francisco-bay-area-gun-violence-murders-2020
DeBolt, D. “2021 is Oakland’s deadliest year since 2006.” The Oaklandside. December 23, 2021. https://oaklandside.org/2021/12/23/2021-oakland-deadliest-year-since-2006-homicides-shootings-gun-violence/
Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). “Crime in the U.S. 2019.” Uniform Crime Reporting Program. https://ucr.fbi.gov/crime-in-the-u.s/2019/crime-in-the-u.s.-2019
Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). “Hate Crime Statistics.” Uniform Crime Reporting Program. https://www.fbi.gov/services/cjis/ucr/hate-crime
Giffords Law Center to Prevent Gun Violence. In Pursuit of Peace: Building Police-Community Trust to Break the Cycle of Violence. September. 9, 2021. https://giffords.org/lawcenter/report/in-pursuit-of-peace-building-police-community-trust-to-break-the-cycle-of-violence/
Love, H. “Want to reduce violence? Invest in place.” November 16, 2021. Brookings Institution. https://www.brookings.edu/research/want-to-reduce-violence-invest-in-place/
Neilson, S. “Gun violence in Oakland has become a ‘pandemic within the pandemic.’ Here’s what’s going on.” The San Francisco Chronicle, December 3, 2021. https://www.sfchronicle.com/crime/article/Gun-violence-in-Oakland-has-become-a-pandemic-16670919.php
Oakland Police Department. End of Year Crime Report - Citywide. Last updated Jan. 6, 2022. https://cityofoakland2.app.box.com/s/0ol2ik52d1atan2sl5hovon3hs1szn04/file/903152951382?sb=/detail
Rodgers, J. “With gun violence on the rise, Oakland ends the year with 134 homicides.” Mercury News. January 2, 2022. https://www.mercurynews.com/2022/01/02/with-gun-violence-on-the-rise-oakland-ends-the-year-with-134-homicides/
RAND. “Focused Deterrence in Depth.” Better Policing Toolkit. 2018. https://www.rand.org/pubs/tools/TL261/better-policing-toolkit/all-strategies/focused-deterrence/in-depth.html
RAND. “The Relationship Between Firearm Prevalence and Violent Crime.” March 2, 2018. https://www.rand.org/research/gun-policy/analysis/essays/firearm-prevalence-violent-crime.html