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FOR IMMEDATE RELEASE
THURSDAY, JANUARY 30, 2003
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Fact Sheet
Project Safe Neighborhoods:
America's Network Against Gun Violence

Understanding the Problem:
Gun Violence Remains a Major Problem in the United States.

Project Safe Neighborhoods Is Working to Fight Gun Crime in America:
Implementing Locally-Targeted Gun Violence Initiatives across America.

Taking Steps to Prosecute Criminals Who Abuse Guns:
In FY 2002, Project Safe Neighborhoods resulted in dramatic increases
in federal and state gun prosecutions.

Launching a Mass Media Campaign to Deter Illegal Gun Use:
A new Public Service Advertising (PSA) Campaign warns of the impact of illegal gun use.

Providing Voluntary Gun Locks to Every Household in America
Through Project Childsafe:
Firearm safety kits are being made available to every household in America.

Integrating the ATF into the Justice Department and PSN:
Integration will improve information sharing and cooperation among DOJ components.

Project Safe Neighborhoods Success Stories:
Across the nation, PSN's strategy of locally-targeted programs is reaping results.

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1. Federal Bureau of Investigation. Uniform Crime Report, 2001. Trend data charts combining murder, aggravated assault, and robbery: http://www.fbi.gov/ucr/cius_01/01crime2.pdf.

2. Federal Bureau of Investigation. Uniform Crime Report, 2001. Trend data chart for murder, as well as Table 2.9, "Murder, Types of Weapons Used." http://www.fbi.gov/ucr/cius_01/01crime2.pdf.

3. Bureau of Justice Statistics. "Homicide Trends in the U.S." http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/bjs/homicide/tables/leoktab.htm.

4. Federal Bureau of Investigation. Uniform Crime Report, 2001. Table 2.9: "Murder, Types of Weapons Used." http://www.fbi.gov/ucr/cius_01/01crime2.pdf.

5. Federal Bureau of Investigation. Uniform Crime Report, 2001. Table 2.11: "Murder Victims by Age by Weapon." http://www.fbi.gov/ucr/cius_01/01crime2.pdf.

6. U.S. Department of Education. Report on State/Territory Implementation of the Gun-Free Schools Act. http://www.ed.gov/offices/OSDFS/gfsareport99_2000.pdf.