CeaseFire is an Evidence-Based Approach
to Reducing Violence

CeaseFire is an evidence-based public health approach to reducing shootings and killings. Our methods for reversing the violence epidemic use highly trained street violence interrupters and outreach staff, public education campaigns and community mobilization. CeaseFire is one of the only proven techniques for making neighborhoods safer. (read more)


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U.S. Dept. of Justice evaluation proves CeaseFire's effectiveness


Recent Updates:

  • Why does Chicago continue to have so many murders, yet CeaseFire, a proven intervention, is active in Chicago? The answer to this and other frequently asked questions in our FAQ section
  • CeaseFire's 2008 Annual Report is now available Click here for a link to the report


CeaseFire in the News

Economist Magazine featuring CeaseFire

"The approach that will come to prominence in 2009"

New York Times Magazine featuring CeaseFire

"I found the statistical results to be as strong as you could hope for."

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White House website featuring CeasFire

"Obama and Biden support innovative local programs, like the CeaseFire program in Chicago, which implement a community-based strategy to prevent youth violence and have been proven effective."

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Joyce Love

Joyce Love (1951-2008)

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