Don't Shoot

Don’t Shoot recounts David Kennedy’s groundbreaking efforts to address urban gun violence through a community-based intervention known as the "Boston Miracle." The book explores Kennedy’s journey of building trust among police, gang members, and residents, leading to significant decreases in violence and shifts in relationships between communities and law enforcement. Combining real-life storytelling with social science, it offers a compelling look at a possible path to solving one of America's most persistent social issues.