Recommendations for Education, Research, and Community Practice

This recommendation chapter is a perfect time to transition from the themes raised in the previous chapter. A detailed map is in order to help navigate the field of urban gun violence because it is so easy to get lost in the murky sea and dark skies, as represented by contradictory data, competing theories, and local political considerations; there is desperate need of a North Star to help gain our bearings and successfully navigate finding solutions. The values outlined previously in this book help shape this North Star. Readers will develop a better understanding of how they can help shape this field’s evolution when collaborating with self-help organizations.