In a time of pandemic and riot, crime was up 15 percent in St. Paul last year

The Violence Project’s Jillian Peterson spoke with Mara Gottfried about risk factors for violence.

“Research shows that poverty, stress and mental health concerns — all amplified during the coronavirus pandemic — increase the risk for gun violence and homicides, Peterson said. At the same time, the pandemic has impacted face-to-face prevention efforts.”

The full article discusses the rise in violent crime and gun violence. Only two crime categories saw reductions from 2019.

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Source: Twin Cities Pioneer Press
Author: Mara Gottfried