The National Network’s approach has attracted significant media attention over the years. This page features the most recent coverage of our work and a searchable archive of media about the National Network’s projects around the nation and abroad.
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Niagara prosecutors try frank talk to steer offenders to better path
The July 13 meeting in the Niagara Falls Public Library was set up under a state-sponsored program called GIVE - Gun-Involved Violence ...
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Put the Guns Down: A Chicago Strategy for Curbing Violence
According to a recent report from the Urban Institute, a strategy aimed at reducing gun violence in Chicago by targeting ...
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Kalamazoo police using targeted, community-based approach to stop violent crime
In this article and an accompanying TV news segment, WWMT introduces Kalamazoo's GVI implementation, which incorporates a "weekly round table ...
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Now Minneapolis’ top cop, Medaria Arradondo brings useful skills to big task
Recently confirmed Minneapolis Police Chief Medaria Arradondo, acknowledging the historical mistreatment of minorities by law enforcement: "When legislative laws came ...
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Jacksonville police using new intervention strategy to crack gangs, curb gun violence
It is one of the newest strategies in the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office arsenal to muzzle the gun violence that helped ...
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Sheriff touts technology, anti-gang effort in JSO’s fight against violence
Sheriff Mike Williams said part of the National Network for Safe Communities gang initiative was warning the gang members that ...
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Lenore Anderson: On justice reforms, L.A. County should look forward, not back
"Public safety challenges in Los Angeles are real and must be addressed. However, the question is not what’s wrong with ...
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Community comes together to tackle violence
Representatives from the street, the clergy, the community and Government came together for an anti-violence event at the weekend. The ...
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Chattanooga holds first VRI call-in since Mayor announces Roddy as Chief
Chattanooga held its 11th call-in since the Violence Reduction Initiative began in 2014 and the first since Mayor Andy Berke ...
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Kalamazoo holds first GVI call-in
Kalamazoo's GVI implementation involves a broad-based partnership that includes the Kalamazoo County Prosecutor's Office, the U.S. Attorney's Office, the Michigan ...
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Fort Myers police restructure, seek help to improve credibility
Officer misconduct is under investigation, citizen complaints are properly handled and planned restructuring may be the key to success. But ...
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Birmingham Chief A.C. Roper: Regardless of Income or Status Our Citizens Deserve to Be Safe
Birmingham Police Chief A.C. Roper: "Although it takes time, [our violence reduction] is starting to see positive results. For example, ...
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