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GMF Invests $1 million in Immediate Violence Prevention, Healing Efforts

June 24, 2022

Complementary strategies will emphasize collaboration for long-term change In direct response to recent, escalating violence in Milwaukee, the Greater Milwaukee Foundation is dedicating an initial … [Read more...]

Popular Interests In This Article: Charitable Donations, Greater Milwaukee Foundation, Violence Prevention

Mayor Johnson Focuses on Prevention Methods in Plan for a Safer City

January 15, 2022

By Milwaukee Courier Staff In the face of rising crime, record homicides and streets increasingly seen as overrun with reckless drivers, Mayor Cavalier Johnson rolled out a new city strategy to … [Read more...]

Popular Interests In This Article: Blueprint for Peace, Cavalier Johnson, Compiled By Courier Staff, Public Safety, Violence Prevention

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OPINION: Our Neighborhoods are Drowning in Liquor Stores — and it Connects to Rates of Violence

January 8, 2022

By Jamaal Smith Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service This story was originally published by Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service, where you can find other stories reporting on fifteen city … [Read more...]

Popular Interests In This Article: Blueprint for Peace, Jamal Smith, Liquor Stores, Violence Prevention

County Executive Crowley Applauds Gov. Evers’ $45 Million Investment in Safer Communities and Violence Prevention

October 16, 2021

On Oct. 13, Gov. Tony Evers announced a $45 million investment in safer communities throughout Wisconsin. Under the governor’s plan $25 million will be invested in violence prevention efforts and the … [Read more...]

Popular Interests In This Article: David Crowley, Tony Evers, Violence Prevention

‘We Have To Care About Our Youth Every Single Day’: County Launches New Violence Prevention Program

May 8, 2021

By Ana Martinez-Ortiz When given the option, most people don’t choose violence, but sometimes, violence seems like the only answer. Given the increased rise of violence, especially among youth, … [Read more...]

Popular Interests In This Article: Ana Martinez-Ortiz, Credible Messenger Program, David Crowley, Violence Prevention

City Leaders Recommitting to Tackling Violence in Milwaukee in 2021

January 23, 2021

By Hayley Crandall Last week, Mayor Tom Barrett and other community leaders gathered in front of one of the new 414 LIFE billboards to readdress their fight against violence as a public health … [Read more...]

Popular Interests In This Article: 414 Life, City of Milwaukee, Hayley Crandall, Violence Prevention

Violence Prevention Plan May Be a Step Backwards

June 3, 2017

By Dylan Deprey MADISON, Wis. — It seems the ongoing Federal investigations and pending lawsuits at Lincoln Hills and Copper Lake Youth Prisons could see more setbacks as the Assembly … [Read more...]

Popular Interests In This Article: Copper Lake School for Girls, Dylan Deprey, Lincoln Hills School for Boys, Violence Prevention, Youth Justice Milwaukee, Youth Prisons

Council President Hamilton urges community support for “Violence Prevention Month”

May 14, 2016

For the second year, the City of Milwaukee will recognize May as Violence Prevention Month. Common Council President Ashanti Hamilton, the city’s Office of Violence Prevention, the Milwaukee Police … [Read more...]

Popular Interests In This Article: Ashanti Hamilton, Violence Prevention, Violence Prevention Month

Gwen Moore responds to Obama’s Gun Violence Prevention Plan

January 19, 2013

Washington, D.C. – This week, Congresswoman Gwen Moore (WI-4) released the following statement following President Obama’s announcement of his proposal to prevent and reduce gun violence through the … [Read more...]

Popular Interests In This Article: Gun Violence, Gwen Moore, President Barack Obama, Violence Prevention

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