Gun violence in New York City has surged over the last several weeks. Shootings do tend to go up in the summer months. But the rise now is striking. Over a four week period starting mid-June, shootings rose more than 200 percent, compared to the same period last year, according to police data.

The NYPD has increased patrols in pockets where shootings have been a problem. And there's community-driven work going on as well, to both prevent shootings and help victims when they do happen.

Ife Charles directs anti-violence programs for the Center for Court Innovation. She joined WNYC's David Furst to talk about community-based work happening now.