Evaluation of the Phoenix TRUCE Project: A Replication of Chicago CeaseFire

• NCJ Number: 248695
• Journal: Justice Quarterly Volume: 32 Issue: 1 Dated: 2015 Pages: 85-115
• Author(s): Andrew M. Fox; Charles M. Katz; David E. Choate; E. C. Hedberg
• Date Published: April 2014
• Length: 31 pages
• Grant Number(s): 2009-SC-B9-0051
• Sponsoring Agency: Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA)
• Publication Format: Article; Document (Online)
• Publication Type: Research (Applied/Empirical); Report (Study/Research); Report (Grant Sponsored); Program/Project Evaluation
• Language: English
• Country: United States of America

Annotation

This paper presents findings from the evaluation of the TRUCE project, which was modeled after the Chicago CeaseFire program.

Abstract

The evaluation found that the program engaged in a strong media campaign, conducted conflict mediations, and identified high-risk individuals for case management. The program did not, however, establish a coordinated and collaborative relationship with the faith-based community or other community groups. Time-series analysis showed that program implementation corresponded to a significant decrease in overall levels of violence by more than 16 incidents on average per month, a decrease of 16 assaults on average per month, and resulted in a significant increase of 3.2 shootings on average per month, controlling for the comparison areas and the trends in the data. Figures, tables, and references (Publisher abstract modified)