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Race, Equity and Violence

By Safarloo, Ariyana | June 23rd, 2015

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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'We Have a Responsibility to Save our Kids'

By sys admin | June 22nd, 2015

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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Part of the Cure: Lil Durk Update

By Safarloo, Ariyana | June 18th, 2015

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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Baltimore's Safe Streets Celebrate More than a Year Without a Murder

By Safarloo, Ariyana | June 16th, 2015

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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Sneak Peak at New Cure Violence Documentary!

By Safarloo, Ariyana | June 8th, 2015

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

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Philadelphia CeaseFire: Transforming Lives on the Streets of Philly

By Safarloo, Ariyana | June 4th, 2015

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

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Meet Marcus McAllister: Cure Violence National Trainer & "FIP"

By Safarloo, Ariyana | June 2nd, 2015

“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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Trauma Centers Partner with Cure Violence Partners to Stop Retaliatory Violence

By Safarloo, Ariyana | June 1st, 2015

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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CeaseFire Illinois: Stopping Violence, One Life at a Time

By Safarloo, Ariyana | May 29th, 2015

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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Acuerdo de Paz in Puerto Rico: Eradicating the Contagion of Violence

By Safarloo, Ariyana | May 27th, 2015

Loiza, Puerto Rico faces an epidemic of violence every day. Although violence due to drug-related turf battles has decreased, revenge … 

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I would strongly encourage anyone that’s having a violent crime problem, especially in an urban area to look very closely at Cure Violence.Richard Devine, Former State's Attorney for Cook County, IL

The Cure Violence model has not only saved thousands of lives in cities like Chicago, New York, and Baltimore; it also has given hope to millions by demonstrating that violence can be stopped using the strategies of public health.Risa Lavizzo-Mourey, MD, MPH, Former President & CEO, Robert Wood Johnson Foundation

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