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How one of America's most dangerous cities reduced gun violence (Part 2)

Richmond, Calif. managed to bring down homicide rates through working with those most at risk

In 2007, Richmond, California, had one of the highest murder rates in the country. Turf wars spurred shootouts and reprisal killings in a seemingly endless cycle. Desperate, the city created the Office of Neighborhood Safety to engage with those directly involved in the violence. 

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