Surge in Violence: The Alarm of Rising Murder Rates

This chapter delves into the alarming increase in murder rates in America, particularly during the tumultuous year of 2020. It connects this surge to the repercussions of the COVID-19 pandemic and the racial justice protests, examining the underlying factors like unemployment and social unrest. Highlighting the unique American context of this violence, the chapter calls for urgent policy discussions to address the root causes and provide solutions.