LIST OF TABLES

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

CHAPTER 1
INTRODUCTION

Reason for the survey
How to read this monograph
Research methodology
Aim of the research project
Overview of the three case studies
Interpretation of findings

CHAPTER 2
INDICATORS OF FIREARM PENETRATION

Chapter overview
What is firearm penetration
Most common type of crime
Levels of violence and crime
Level of household victimisation
Level of gang-related activity
Frequency of hearing gunshots
Change in the number of firearms
Interpretation of findings

CHAPTER 3
LEVELS OF FIREARM OWNERSHIP

Chapter overview
Associated firearm posession
Ease of access to a firearm
Who obtained a firearm in response to crime
Interpretation of findings

CHAPTER 4
THE NEED TO REDUCE FIREARMS

Chapter overview
Desire for reduction in firearms
Willingness to discourage firearm ownership
Interpretation of findings

CHAPTER 5
ACTION TO IMPROVE FIREARM CONTROLS

Chapter overview
Structure turned to for conflict resolution
Structures identified for improving firearm controls
Actions to improve firearm controls
Interpretation of findings

CHAPTER 6
FORMS OF COMMUNICATION AND INTERACTION

Chapter overview
Frequency and forms of communication
Membership of different structures
Interpretation of findings

CONCLUSION

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