Program Profile: Detroit (Mich.) Ceasefire

This is a focused deterrence police strategy that was designed to reduce gang- and group-related violence.

Evidence Rating: Ineffective | More than one study

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This is a focused deterrence police strategy that was designed to reduce gang- and group-related violence in Detroit, Mich. The program is rated Ineffective. There were no statistically significant differences found for weapons arrests or shooting victimizations for participants in two age groups (15–24 and 25–34). The program did show a statistically significant reduction in all arrests and violent arrests for individuals who attended the Detroit Ceasefire call-in meetings.

An Ineffective rating implies that implementing the program is unlikely to result in the intended outcome(s).

Date Created: July 17, 2024
Program Snapshot

Age: 15 - 34

Gender: Male, Female

Geography: Urban

Setting (Delivery): High Crime Neighborhoods/Hot Spots

Program Type: Community-Oriented Policing, Community Awareness/Mobilization, Gang Prevention/Intervention, General deterrence, Hot Spots Policing, Specific deterrence, Violence Prevention

Targeted Population: Gang Members, High Risk Offenders

Current Program Status: Active