Survey Finds Baltimore Second Nationwide for Innovative Violence Prevention

Survey finds Baltimore second nationwide for innovative violence prevention

The Community Justice Action Fund found that Baltimore is second-best in the country for what it argues are innovative, public health-centered approaches to violence intervention and prevention, guided by the city’s Comprehensive Violence Prevention Plan. The survey ranked 100 U.S. cities with some of the highest gun violence rates. The survey also examined how cities are using their resources to fight crime other than traditional policing. “The…

Baltimore again ranks second in nation for violence prevention strategy

The Community Justice Action Fund, an advocacy group seeking to end gun violence and advance criminal justice reforms, issued the ranking.

Baltimore Ranks No. 2 Nationwide for Violence Prevention Efforts

Dre Johnson Baltimore Ranks No. 2 Nationwide for Violence Prevention Efforts Baltimore has once again been recognized as a national leader in violence prevention, ranking second among 100 U.S. cities in the latest Violence Prevention Index. The Community Justice Action Fund released its 2025 Violence Prevention Index, giving Baltimore a score of 85 and placing the city at No. 2 in the nation for its violence prevention strategy. The annual index…