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Overcoming the "Roadblock to Progress"

By Steans-Gail, Jessica | September 30th, 2014

The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, the nation’s largest health foundation, continues to take a big lead in the field of violence … 

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Jim Oates: Profiled in "A Path Appears" and a Cure Violence Monthly Donor

By Buettner, Kathy | September 26th, 2014

I first heard of Cure Violence when I saw Rachel Maddow interview the director of CeaseFire Illinois, almost two years ago. Hearing the … 

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"A Path Appears" Chronicles Cure Violence Health Approach

By Buettner, Kathy | September 23rd, 2014

New York Times best-selling authors (husband-and-wife-team) Nicholas D. Kristof and Sheryl WuDunn released a new book today, A Path … 

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Global Cost of Violence Pegged at 11.16% of World GDP

By Buettner, Kathy | September 19th, 2014

Anke Hoeffler, an Oxford University economist and James Fearon of Stanford University recently co-authored an assessment of the … 

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NFL Should Consider Health Approach to Curing Violence

By Ransford, Charles | September 11th, 2014

Ray Rice, running back for the Baltimore Ravens, was recently arrested for savagely assaulting his wife and was subsequently suspended from … 

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NYC Deploys Cure Violence Model in New $12.7 million Initiative Announced Today

By Ransford, Charles | August 13th, 2014

We are thrilled to announce that New York Mayor Bill de Blasio and the New York City Council today announced an expanded citywide … 

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Getting To Impact: The Need for Community- and Policy-Level Strategies to Prevent Youth Violence

By Bacon, Sarah | July 23rd, 2014

Editor's Note: Sarah Bacon, Ph.D. is the Lead Behavioral Scientist for the CDC’s National Centers of Excellence in Youth Violence … 

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CDC Guide for Preventing Youth Violence

By Steans-Gail, Jessica | July 16th, 2014

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently released two online guides for individuals looking to be part of a youth … 

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Weekly News Roundup: New Funding for Maryland Program

By Cure Violence Admin | July 14th, 2014

With Full-Time Job, Ex-Con Gains Independence ( Philly.com ): Released in 2012, ex-con Colwin Williams attributes his post-prison success … 

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Uncovering Safe Spaces

By Steans-Gail, Jessica | July 9th, 2014

Cure Violence interrupters in the field are often put in dangerous, stressful, and traumatic situations – situations that take a mental … 

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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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