Joseph Richardson
M-Power Professor at the University of Maryland and co-chair of D.C.'s Homicide Review Committee who researches and advises on community violence intervention strategies and policy.
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Jan 28, 2026 • 25min
DC Just Hit a 8 Year Low in Homicides. But It Should Be Doing More
Dr. Joseph Richardson, M-Power Professor at UMD and co-chair of D.C.'s Homicide Review Committee, researches community violence intervention strategies. He explains why Baltimore’s sustained CVI plan worked. He describes day-to-day violence interrupter work and why D.C.’s 30-year low has unclear causes. He warns that success can trigger funding cuts and discusses federal and private funding challenges.
