Highlighted research conducted by the University of Chicago Crime Lab September 25, 2024 An article published by Route Fifty highlighted research conducted by the University of Chicago Crime Lab. Another surprising result, according to an evaluation by the University of Chicago Crime Lab, was that for every dollar spent on this effort, up to $18 was saved. As Monica Bhatt, senior researcher at the lab, explains, “Gun violence is one of the most expensive crimes and it accounts for about 90% of the cost of crime nationwide. So, 90% is financially and socially costly. Left unchecked, the status quo is unacceptable.” Read the full story here: https://www.route-fifty.com/management/2024/09/cities-are-increasingly-embracing-violence-interventions-programs-control-deadly-violence/399245/ Upcoming Events More events Get to Know Harris! A Virtual Information Session Wed., June 25, 2025 | 12:00 PM Harris Public Policy Coffee Chat in Seoul Sun., June 29, 2025 | 10:00 AM Starbucks Euljiro 4(sa)-ga Station 170 Eulji-ro Jung-gu Seoul 04548 South Korea Harris Summer Campus Visit Mon., June 30, 2025 | 10:00 AM Harris School of Public Policy 1307 E 60th St Chicago, IL 60637 United States
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