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The National Institute of Justice (NIJ) presents Reducing Gun Violence: Operation Ceasefire in Los Angeles, which highlights the recent effort--based on Boston's successful program--that focused on an area of the city experiencing high rates of gun violence and homicide. Researchers joined with federal, state, and local authorities and community groups to design an intervention targeting gangs involved in the violence. These efforts included prevention services and intensive law enforcement to deter gun crime. Participants also promoted the message that all gang members would be held accountable if any one of them engaged in violence. Results were mixed, partly because events precipitated the intervention before the services component was ready. This NIJ report describes the program and how government agencies, community groups, and researchers can form lasting partnerships to address violence. This report is available online at http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/nij/pubs-sum/192378.htm or by contacting the National Criminal Justice Reference Service at 800-851-3420.