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Baltimore Targets Friend Groups to Cut Shootings | Annapolis News
Baltimore’s bold new strategy to slash shootings zeroes in on friend groups, identifying high-risk individuals not by their own behavior but by their social circles—and offering them resources before violence strikes. Early data shows promise: one district saw a 33% drop in shootings and homicides without triggering violence elsewhere. Though critics—including the city’s top prosecutor—question its clarity and impact, the program’s careful expansion and data-driven approach signal a smarter, more targeted path forward, aiming to break cycles of violence by giving people real alternatives…
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