Enhancing the Cardiff Model with RTM

A Data-Driven Approach to Violence Prevention The Cardiff Model emerged in the late 1990s from groundbreaking work at Cardiff University in Wales. The model was developed when researchers noticed a significant gap: many violent incidents treated in emergency departments were

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Crime as a Wicked Problem

Crime represents a classic example of a wicked problem in modern society. Unlike tame problems with clear solutions, crime embodies all the characteristics that make wicked problems so challenging to address: complexity, interconnectedness, no definitive solution, and competing stakeholder perspectives.

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Finding Data Sources for Your Research

One of the most common challenges researchers and students face is finding quality data to support innovative research ideas. While having a brilliant concept is essential, without the right data to analyze, your project may stall before it begins. We’ve

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How Dallas Transformed a Neighborhood

The transformation of Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard in Dallas represents a powerful example of how data-driven approaches can revitalize communities. Through an innovative partnership between the City of Dallas and the Child Poverty Action Lab (CPAL), supported by Simsi’s

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Definitive Guide to Implementing DICE™

We’re excited to announce the release of our comprehensive ebook, “Implementing DICE™: A Practical Guide to Data-Informed Community Engagement.” This essential resource provides organizations with a step-by-step framework for deploying the DICE™ methodology to address public safety challenges in their

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