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As a community, experiencing or attending a funeral of a love one who has lost their life to gun violence shouldn’t be our reality. We can live in a city free of fear of losing a love one to gun violence. The nations most effective violence reduction efforts redirect resources to focus on the handful of people most likely to be involved in a shooting and provide them with supported pathway out of street life. Why not come to hear from National Experts on how this is done. We can live in a city free of fear of losing a love one to gun violence. The nations most effective violence reduction efforts redirect resources to focus on the handful of people most likely to be involved in a shooting and provide them with supported pathway out of street life. Why not come to hear from National Experts on this is done.

Did you know that in New York City, Black people make up 24% of the population but account for 71% of all shooting victims? This was a key finding in UHF and Boston Consulting Group (BCG)'s report analyzing the direct and indirect impact of gun violence in New York and nationwide. Read more and find our priorities for prevention and treatment of the gun violence crisis here: https://lnkd.in/eizhbTzk

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Watch the co-directors of the Street Action Network Basaime Spate and Javonte Alexander introduce the Street Action Network, a cutting-edge approach to address gun violence. As gun violence survivors and members of street networks, they will combine their experience, along with research, action, and community to change narratives and create change. The goal, as Spate says, "is to give opportunity, educate, and save lives."

Watch the co-directors of the Street Action Network Basaime Spate and Javonte Alexander introduce the Street Action Network, a cutting-edge approach to address gun violence. As gun violence survivors and members of street networks, they will combine their experience, along with research, action, and community to change narratives and create change. The goal, as Spate says, "is to give opportunity, educate, and save lives." https://lnkd.in/eXZKyXQp

Asiatic scholars and researchers must have a central role in discussions and research on firearm violence. Their perspectives and insights are vital for addressing this complex issue effectively, fostering a more inclusive and comprehensive approach to firearm violence prevention. 🌍🔍 #FirearmViolence #Research #Collaboration

This article is from Tom Jackman with The Washington Post

"Our youth are the long-term plan and approach to preventing future gun violence from spreading." In honor of Gun Violence Prevention Month, The Community Foundation is highlighting the work and mission of peacemakers who are working to empower children, youth and adults to build stronger, safer communities. We asked the TRIGGER Project to share how they are using positive youth development to prevent gun violence. https://ow.ly/TQJV50Sl9Om

LinkedIn tends to be a pretty gentle and sanitised place where we use nice words, even when the world is burning. Truly, fuck that. Violence against womxn and children should make everyone angry enough to use angry fucking words. Enough empty, gentle words, enough placating. Enough death. Prevention isn’t as hard as our leaders pretend it to be, nor should there be a higher priority. While womxn and children everywhere suffer, and pencil pushers ponder sweet advocacy campaigns from ivory towers, perhaps should angrily take to the streets, withdraw all unpaid womxn’s labour and watch this whole neoliberal, capitalist hellhole crumble?? Maybe then law makers would pay attention and begin to take seriously the fact that our lives matter. Until leaders take notice, it’s up to us. If you think family violence isn’t happening to your friends and family, you’re wrong. Ask questions. Take notice. Act in any way you’re safe and able to.

NICJR is excited to share our Fiscal Year 2023 Highlights Report! This report shares work we’ve done to reimagine justice systems and implement effective gun violence reduction strategies throughout the US, leading to safer cities and stronger communities. Even with all this progress, there is still much work to be done. Far too many people across the US are injured or killed by gun violence every day, and millions of Americans are ensnared in a costly, harmful, and ineffective justice system. We will continue working hard to empower communities and leaders to create a just and safe world. Read the full report here: https://lnkd.in/gGisdncX