Cincinnati Initiative to Reduce Violence CIRV

1. Cincinnati Initiative to Reduce Violence (CIRV) National Forum on Criminal Justice & Public Safety August 5, 2008

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3. Cincinnati, Ohio Population: 332,252 53% White (non-Hispanic) 44% Black 1.3% Hispanic 21.9% Below poverty line 6.4% Unemployed 19.1% Less than HS Education 19.7% Female-headed households Crime Rates (per 100,000) Property: 7,152.0 Violence: 1,218.4 3

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7. Why CIRV? Evidence-based approach to dramatically reduce homicides/gun violence while: Reducing incarceration Strengthen relationships between law enforcement and communities Helping offenders Addressing racial conflict Using existing resources 7

8. CIRV Focused Deterrence Strategy Referred to as Pulling Levers, Ceasefire, Boston Gun Project, or Boston Miracle Focused deterrence approach Focus on violent street groups/networks Forms of the initiative successfully implemented in multiple cities 30 � 70% reductions in homicides within targeted population 8

9. CIRV Principles Active chronic offenders commit majority of violence Offenders loosely organized in groups Most violence based on respect �norms/narratives of the street Violence can be impacted through group pressure/support Sustained communication with offenders and �the streets� to reduce violence 9

10. CIRV Methodology Organize Law Enforcement, Services, Community & Systems teams ID Violent Groups and Group Members Deliver Core Message Deliver on Promises Evaluate & Repeat 10

11. 1. Organize Teams Law Enforcement: CPD; county sheriff; probation; parole; city, county & federal prosecutors; DEA; U.S. Marshals; Attorney General�s Office; OCJS Services: CHRC, Partnering Center, Cincinnati Works Community: Political leaders, neighborhood groups, religious groups, etc. Other Partners: University of Cincinnati, Children�s Hospital, business leaders, P&G volunteers 11

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13. CIRV Methodology Organize Law Enforcement, Services, Community & Systems teams ID Violent Groups and Group Members Deliver Core Message Deliver on Promises Evaluate & Repeat 13

14. 2. Identify Violent Groups and Group Members Small, active street groups generate nearly all serious street violence High-rate chronic offenders Groups, sometimes �gangs� Disputes, but with history and context �Street code� dynamics Personal, not business �Beefs,� vendettas, boy/girl, �respect� 14

15. 2. Identify Violent Groups and Group Members ID violent groups and individuals 48 violent groups 1,054 known individuals Homicide review 74% of homicides are GMI (Group Member Involved) Geographic analysis Network analysis 15

16. Criminal History of Identified Violent Group Members (n=748) 16

17. Group Member Disproportionately Involved in Homicides 17

20. Violent Groups in Cincinnati

21. CIRV Methodology Organize Law Enforcement, Services, Community & Systems teams ID Violent Groups and Group Members Deliver Core Message Deliver on Promises Evaluate & Repeat 21

22. 3. Deliver Core Message Message: The Violence Must Stop! Law Enforcement�s New Rules Services are Available Community will No Longer Tolerate Violence 22

23. 3. Deliver Core Message Call-in sessions: 7 face-to-face meetings with 241 violent group members (reps. from 92% of groups) 20-25% of identified violent group members are under supervision (probation/parole) Message delivered by LE, service providers, and community members Individuals told: Take message back to group 23

24. CIRV Methodology Organize Law Enforcement, Services, Community & Systems teams ID Violent Groups and Group Members Deliver Core Message Deliver on Promises Evaluate & Repeat 24

25. 4. Deliver on the Promises LE Team: 6 violent groups targeted since 7/31/07 40 individuals arrested Currently focusing on two violent groups Services Team: Individuals call; assigned a streetworker Assessed by service provider; develop case plan Over 235 individuals are actively engaged in CIRV Services 25

26. CIRV Clients Requested Services (N=236) 26

27. CIRV Client Services: Employment 27

28. CIRV Methodology Organize Law Enforcement, Services, Community & Systems teams ID Violent Groups and Group Members Deliver Core Message Deliver on Promises Evaluate & Repeat 28

29. 5. Evaluate & Repeat Other cities unable to sustain violence reduction over time CIRV adds: Organizational structure for coordinating team Corporate principles of OGSM Systematic data collection Comprehensive services plan Executive level involvement, leadership and commitment from politicians & law enforcement 29

30. 5. Evaluate & Repeat CIRV Impact on Homicides 2008 Compared to 2007 YTD: Jan 1 � June 30, 2007: 34 YTD: Jan 1 � June 30 2008: 29 Reduction: 14.7% 2008 Compared to 2006 YTD: Jan 1 � June 30, 2006: 43 YTD: Jan 1 � June 30, 2008: 29 Reduction: 32.6% 30

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32. 5. Evaluate & Repeat CIRV Impact on GMI Homicides: GMI Homicides: Victim and/or suspect(s) involved in violent street group; homicides with unknown suspects meeting specified criteria classified as GMI Reduction in GMI homicides in 9 month period: Oct 06 � June 07: 42 Oct 07 � June 08: 19 Reduction: 55% 32

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35. 5. Evaluate & Repeat CIRV Impact on Non-Fatal Shootings: Approx. 4.9 shootings for every 1 gun-related homicide Oct 07 � May 08: 25.1 avg shootings/month Jan 05 � Sep 07: 31.8 avg shootings/month Reduction: 21% 35

36. Current CIRV Team Issues Can CIRV be applied to high-risk juvenile offenders? What additional strategies should CIRV implement? How do we handle increased needs of services team? What communication strategies are necessary for: 1) at-risk population, 2) influentials, and 3) general public? 36

37. Model for State of Ohio Funding provided by the Ohio Office of Criminal Justice Services (OCJS) CIRV team provides training, technical assistance, and data collection & analyses to: Cleveland -- Canton Dayton -- Toledo Mansfield -- Youngstown Created series of Best Practices to assist CIRV team and other communities

38. CIRV For more information, contact: Greg Baker � greg.baker@cincinnati-oh.gov Robin Engel � robin.engel@uc.edu Victor Garcia � victor.garcia@cchmc.org David Kennedy � dakennedy@jjay.cuny.edu Ross Love � rlove@bluechip-enterprises.com Stan Ross � stanley.ross@cincinnati-oh.gov James Whalen � james.whalen@cincinnati-oh.gov