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. We will never achieve a Culture of Health if our culture of violence goes unchecked. Risa Lavizzo-Mourey, MD, MPH, Former President & CEO, Robert Wood Johnson Foundation
The Cure Violence Cicero program has been a big help. When there are problems in the community between the different gangs, we sit down with Cure Violence Cicero workers and get them on board. Their interrupters and outreach workers get in the middle the conflict and calm the storms before they erupt into bigger problems. They are a great asset.Jerry Chlada, Jr., Superintendent, Cicero Police Department (IL)
June 2017
Focus Areas: Social Norms / Violence as a Contagion
June 2017
Focus Areas: Public Health & Health Interventions / Risk & Protective Factors / Social Norms / Violence as a Contagion
September 2012
Focus Areas: Neurological Effects of Violence / Violence as a Contagion