Corruption and violence, through organised crime, are the biggest problems.
The novel explores the nexus of race, sex and violence through a many-faceted narration.
"The play will speak about sexual violence through the aperture of that one moment," she said.
"Programs that seek to prevent violence through fear and tough treatment do not work".
"Artists need to take responsibility, to confront horror and violence through independent thought.
The notion of addressing gun violence through ammunition limits is not new.
Both were masters of enacting carefully controlled violence through brilliant physical comedy.
The 2011 documentary film "The Interrupters" profiles the organization CeaseFire's efforts to reduce violence through conflict mediation.
But we miss a real opportunity by focusing exclusively on violence through the lens these mass tragedies create.
He has warned against arming the Syrian opposition and advocates trying to end the violence through diplomatic measures.
While condemning the attack, Palestinian officials countered that Israel had deliberately provoked violence through repeated military assaults on Palestinian areas.
