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Describes in detail the problem of gun violence in Boston; the program designed to address it: the Boston Gun Project's Operation Ceasefire; the problems confronted in designing, implementing, and evaluating the effort; and the strategies adopted in responding to obstacles encountered. Both successes and failures are discussed, and recommendations are made for future programs. The project was directed by members of Harvard Univ's. John F. Kennedy School of Government. Charts, tables and maps.