Violence prevention program responsible for 61% decline in gun violence deaths and injuries

James Houston, left, speaks to residents in Richmond, California. (Courtesy of James Houston)
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People of UCBPH found in this article include:

• Jason CorburnProfessor, Public Health/City and Regional Planning
• Sean Darling-HammondAssistant Professor, Community Health Sciences
• Mahasin MujahidChair, Epidemiology Division

Violence prevention program responsible for 61% decline in gun violence deaths and injuries
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