Black on Black Crime Coalition

In 2008 a total of 40 homicides were committed in Little Rock, 54% of which were committed by blacks against blacks. Nationally, homicide is the leading cause of death for black young men ages 10-24, and the second leading cause of death for black women ages 15-24.

There have been over 392 homicides reported over the last 5-6 years in Pulaski County. The United States spends an average of over 4.5 billion on emergency and physical/occupational therapy associated with crime-related injuries/deaths, with more than 720,000 spent on youths and young adults ages 10-24 treated for injuries sustained from violence.

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Crime Summit 2008 - Parent and Youth Conference
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Crime Summit 2008 - Newspaper Article and Photos
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Black on Black Crime Month, January 2004

Joyce Raynor, flanked by Attorney General Mike Beebe and Vivian Flowers, solicits law enforcement officials to help combat Black on Black crime during Black on Black Crime Month in January 2004.

The Center for Healing Hearts and Spirits is a project of the Women’s Council on African American, Affairs, Inc. (WCAAA).

Center for Healing Hearts and Spirits • Joyce Raynor, Executive Director
2416 South Chester • Little Rock, Arkansas 72206 USA
Phone (501) 372-3800 • Fax (501) 372-2150 • E-mail: hhscenter@sbcglobal.net