The Rising Rates Of Gun Violence

The video discusses the rise in crime rates, particularly homicides, in major US cities during 2021. It explores the impact of COVID-19 on gun violence, highlighting how the pandemic exacerbated social issues and disrupted community interventions. The video also examines national trends in murder rates and clearance rates, noting a decline in the latter. Additionally, it addresses the increase in carjackings and juvenile crime, linking these trends to the pandemic's effects on social structures.

How have homicide clearance rates changed over the past decade?

What are some of the reasons cited for the historic rise in gun violence?

What challenges do communities face in addressing gun violence?