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Read News: FBI REPORT INDICATES DECLINE IN VIOLENT CRIME

By The Sentencing Project

A new report released by the FBI indicates that violent crime in the U.S. declined slightly in 2007, after small increases in the previous two years. Overall, crime rates have declined significantly since the early 1990s. Marc Mauer of The Sentencing Project stated that, “We’ve learned that variations in crime rates by city or region are often a function of local circumstances that should be addressed through targeted initiatives. The continuing decline in crime overall provides an opportunity for state and federal policymakers to consider investments in treatment and prevention that can build on the successes of recent years.” Posted Date:9/16/2008 7:29:39 PM

Full post as published by The Sentencing Project on September 16, 2008 (boomark / email).