CeaseFire - The Campaign to STOP the Shooting

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. (read more)

Results / Data

Reductions in shootings and killings in newest CeaseFire Zones, and more data

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

Summary of Report
Slide Presentation
Full Report

CeaseFire on Video / Audio

CeaseFire video: "Transformations"
(9:37)

CeaseFire testimonials: "CeaseFire
Speaks for Itself" (2:47)

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What You Can Do

CeaseFire News & Events

Cover Story, Sunday New York Times Magazine: "Blocking the Transmission of Violence," May 4, 2008 (pdf)

"In Chicago, Talking Sense to Angry Young Men with Guns," Christian Science Monitor, June 17, 2008

"Street Violence is an Infection. I Can Cure it." London Times, July 2, 2008

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Annual Report

2008 Awards Breakfast

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CeaseFire is an Evidence-Based Approach to Reducing Violence

Results / Data

Reductions in shootings and killings in newest CeaseFire Zones, and more data

U.S. Dept. of Justice evaluation proves CeaseFire's effectiveness Summary of Report Slide Presentation Full Report

CeaseFire on Video / Audio

CeaseFire video: "Transformations" (9:37)

CeaseFire testimonials: "CeaseFire Speaks for Itself" (2:47)