CeaseFire is an Evidence-Based Approach
to Reducing Violence

CeaseFire is an evidence-based public health approach to reducing shootings and killings. Our methods for reversing the violence epidemic use highly trained street violence interrupters and outreach staff, public education campaigns and community mobilization. CeaseFire is one of the only proven techniques for making neighborhoods safer. (read more)


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U.S. Dept. of Justice evaluation proves CeaseFire's effectiveness


Recent Updates:

  • Bleeding Heart Bakery has generously made CeaseFire their charity of the month. For every red velvet cupcake purchased throughout the month of February Bleeding Heart Bakery will donate $1 to support the work of CeaseFire. Cupcakes can be purchased at both their Chicago location (1955 West Belmont Avenue) and Oak Park location (1010 North Boulevard.)
  • New analysis: CeaseFire could reduce homicides in Chicago to below 200 per year with full, citywide implementation of the CeaseFire intervention.
  • Why does Chicago continue to have so many murders, yet CeaseFire, a proven intervention, is active in Chicago? The answer to this and other frequently asked questions in our FAQ section


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Economist Magazine featuring CeaseFire

"The approach that will come to prominence in 2009"

New York Times Magazine featuring CeaseFire

"I found the statistical results to be as strong as you could hope for."

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The CeaseFire Chicago program is named by the White House as a model to be replicated by other cities to reduce violence

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Joyce Love

Joyce Love (1951-2008)

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