King County recognized gun violence as a preventable public health crisis and committed to evidence-based community intervention strategies that address root causes and break cycles of violence.
Gun violence devastates communities, particularly impacting young people and communities of color. The data reveals an urgent need for coordinated, community-based intervention.
Gun violence rates have surged dramatically, with young adults bearing a disproportionate burden. Traditional law enforcement responses alone cannot address the complex social and economic factors driving violence.
Violence clusters in specific geographic areas and social networks, creating trauma that ripples through families and communities. Concentrated poverty and systemic inequities increase vulnerability.
