Two Programs Rated “Promising” by CrimeSolutions.gov in Reducing Firearms-Related Homicides:
“Project Exile” Crime Reduction Strategy
Project Exile is a crime reduction strategy in Richmond, Virginia, implemented to deter former and would-be offenders from carrying and using firearms, with an overall goal of reducing firearm-related homicides. The project is rated Promising. Firearm-related homicides decreased significantly in the target area, compared with other U.S. cities where the program was not implemented.
Comprehensive Anti-Gang Initiative
The Comprehensive Anti-Gang Initiative is a crime focused initiative, designed to address gang-related gun homicides in selected cities. The initiative involved a comprehensive model of suppression (enforcement), prevention, and reentry. The program is rated Promising. There was a significant reduction in gun homicides related to gang crime in cities that implemented the initiative.
Source: http://www.crimesolutions.gov