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boot-neck.bsky.social
@boot-neck.bsky.social
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How does a violence intervention program actually work? We interviewed 99 READI participants to find out.

Key finding: They came for the job, stayed for the therapy.

crimelab.uchicago.edu/resources/wh...
Why Might READI Chicago Work to Reduce Gun Violence? Qualitative Evidence from the Field - University of Chicago Crime Lab
Building on a body of evidence showing that behavioral science-informed programs can reduce violence among youth and adults, this report highlights findings from a qualitative analysis to understand w...
crimelab.uchicago.edu
November 7, 2025 at 9:10 PM
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Fantastic! Theory in violence interventions is often weak and simplistic. Qualitative work with programme participants is the way to improve.
November 7, 2025 at 9:50 PM