Rita Oceguera
Reporter at The Trace
🇲🇽 Chicago reporter @teamtrace. Formerly @injusticewatch & @Report4America Tips @ [email protected]
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6 days ago |
homelandsecuritynewswire.com | Rita Oceguera
GUNSChicago Economist Argues for Social Intervention on Gun ViolencePublished 8 May 2025In his new book, University of Chicago’s Jens Ludwig makes the case for a pragmatic approach. Instead of waiting for the U.S. to solve gun violence by addressing its social problems, incarcerating people, and reducing the number of guns in circulation, he argues for a short-term solution: social intervention in places most affected by interpersonal violence.
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2 weeks ago |
thetrace.org | Rita Oceguera
The Trace Jens Ludwig lived in Chicago’s Hyde Park neighborhood for almost two decades. As the University of Chicago behavioral economist researched crime on the South Side five years ago, two communities — Greater Grand Crossing and South Shore — caught his interest. While both areas have similar social conditions, Greater Grand Crossing experiences twice as many shootings per capita as South Shore.
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2 weeks ago |
dbrnews.com | Rita Oceguera
Skip to main contentSkip to main content You have permission to edit this collection. 'Stop the Bleed' kits could help shooting victims. Why don't more people know about them? Secure transaction. Cancel anytime. Have an account?
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2 weeks ago |
lakegenevanews.net | Rita Oceguera
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2 weeks ago |
wfmz.com | Rita Oceguera
The Trace reports that violence prevention leaders say a city program, which could help bystanders save lives, is missing a key opportunity. Originally published on thetrace.org, part of the BLOX Digital Content Exchange.
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"Most shootings don’t get covered on the news — they’re arguments that go sideways and end in a tragedy because someone’s got a gun." - Jens Ludwig, University of Chicago behavioral economist Check out my latest to learn more about his new book. https://t.co/5kaTS30YO0
RT @BlockClubCHI: After a mass shooting shattered their peace, survivors find trauma — and closure — in court. @teamtrace reports: https:…
Last month, the Highland Park mass shooter surprised survivors when he pleaded guilty. Tomorrow, survivors face his sentencing hearing. Read our latest to learn how the judicial process can be hard on grieving families. https://t.co/zwPYee0oZa