CTVIP is a community-based program aimed at reducing youth violence in the greater New Haven area. CTVIP outreach workers with social rapport and respect in New Haven maintain contact with individuals in the community, and stay informed about various social groups. Data 2 the People is working with CTVIP to use data to track and improve their efforts. Looking at trends nationally, at the state level, and other counties outside New Haven and Connecticut is important in testing effectiveness of the program. This is a dataviz exploration of violence trends indicated by homicide rates at various scopes. You can explore homicides trends at the national level, the state level, and county level. You can even search for your own county to see its trends over 2010-2019!