Cure Violence Blog

When I asked State Senator Ferguson of the 46th district to paint a picture of the history of Cherry Hill he sighed and contemplated where … 

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On Tuesday, June 2 nd , The University of North Carolina in Chapel Hill hosted the 2015 National Health Equity Research Webcast. Frank … 

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Meet Andre Thomas, a CeaseFire Illinois Hospital Responder health worker who grew up in the Englewood neighborhood on the south side of … 

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South Side Chicago rapper 'Lil Durk' released his new album, Remember My Name earlier this month. Lil Durk first was exposed to Cure … 

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On April 22, 2014, Najee Thomas was shot in the head in his home--This was over 400 days ago. Cure Violence partner, Safe Streets in … 

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Check out this video trailer for a new, inspiring Cure Violence documentary produced by Participant Media illustrating how Cure Violence … 

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Cure Violence stops the spread of violence in communities by using the methods and strategies associated with disease control – detecting … 

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“Formerly Incarcerated Professional” (FIP) is a profession not often seen on a list of job titles. And yet, it’s a term former … 

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Cure Violence partners don’t just work to reduce violence on the streets in high risk communities; they also partner with Level I trauma … 

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Chicago has a reputation for having some of the highest violent crime rates in the U.S. Many communities on its south and west sides are … 

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