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UC Berkeley Study Links Violence Intervention to 61% Drop in Firearm Violence, Boosting California's Public Safety Success

4 Sep 2026 1:13 p.m. · Source: California Governors Office

A new UC Berkeley study reveals a community violence intervention program in Richmond, California, cut firearm homicides and shootings by 61%, contributing to the state's record-low crime rates and validating Governor Newsom's public safety strategies.

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