Nationwide Insecurity: A Call for Action

"Nationwide Insecurity: A Call for Action" is a policy brief and advocacy campaign released in 2023 by the International Crisis Group (ICG) that highlights the rising levels of personal and community insecurity across the United States. The report documents increasing rates of violent crime, gun violence, hate incidents, and threats to public safety, and argues that fragmented local responses are insufficient. It calls on federal, state, and municipal governments to adopt a coordinated, evidence‑based strategy that includes expanded mental‑health services, community‑based violence‑prevention programs, stricter gun‑control measures, and improved data sharing among law‑enforcement agencies. The brief aims to mobilize policymakers,... Views Nigeria