The Small Social Networks at the Heart of Chicago Violence

"If you run in the wrong crowd, statistically you will get in trouble!"

Andrew Papachristos has authored a study identifying risk to victimization and the connection to social networks which has two companion studies re-iterating his results. The study published in Chicago Magazine identifies specific factors for homicide victims, there social relationships and those inside of the relationships as it relates potentially becoming a victim. 

The use of graphical data is amazing and poignant as it relates to victimization. Please take time to read the story and perhaps the subsequent research. 

Source: Chicagomag