#CommunityViolence hashtag - Bluesky

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2 days ago

University of Chicago experts present 'Pivot for Peace' CVI plan to Portsmouth leaders University of Chicago experts Marcus McAllister and Dr. Chico Tillman described a Community Violence Intervention (CVI) ecosystem branded locally as Pivot for Peace, discussed partnering with hospitals and philanthropies, and urged standardized data and MOUs; council asked about staffing, funding and access to Navy hospital resources.

Portsmouth leaders are exploring a groundbreaking Community Violence Intervention approach called Pivot for Peace, aiming to reduce violence through trusted messengers and strong partnerships with hospitals.

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#PortsmouthNorfolkCounty #VA #CommunityViolence #CitizenPortal

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ACAMH - Association for Child and Adolescent Mental Health

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4 days ago

Explore trauma-informed & culturally responsive approaches for supporting CYP affected by #CommunityViolence with Dr. Ron Dodzro & Dr. Amber Qureshi.

The conversation highlights how community violence affects people’s #MentalHealth & development. https://bit.ly/4v5xU9s

#Trauma #PTSD

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Citizen Portal News Texas

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1 week ago

Commission adds security recommendation and orders follow-up for fire‑damaged Iconic Apartments on South 1st After hearing from staff, the owner and neighbors, the Austin Building and Standards Commission affirmed staff findings for 4313 South 1st Street (Iconic Apartments), capped accrued penalties, and unanimously recommended a new criminal‑trespass notice and on‑site security 6 p.m.–6 a.m.; the owner asked for more time because of insurance and litigation.

Fire-damaged Iconic Apartments in Austin are at a critical crossroads as neighbors voice safety concerns and the owner pleads for more time amidst ongoing litigation.

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#AustinTravisCounty #TX #CommunityViolence #CitizenPortal #PublicSafety #HousingIssues #AustinIconicApartments

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Meera Subramanian

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1 week ago

Open Call: Trust and Storytelling Fellowship (TAS) The Center for Media Innovation & Social Impact at Boston University invites applications to its 2026-27 Trust and Storytelling Fellowship.…

Just a few more days to apply for the @misibu.bsky.social fellowship, open to #Boston area storytellers working on #climate, #migration, #communityviolence. Trust and Storytelling Fellowship (TAS) sites.bu.edu/misi/trust-a...

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Center for the Study and Practice of Violence Reduction

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2 weeks ago

When engagement fuels harm — Preventing escalation takes alignment among tech platforms, violence interrupters, researchers, law enforcement, and the young people most affected. www.techpolicy.press/social-media...
#socialmedia #communityviolence #gunviolence

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Center for the Study and Practice of Violence Reduction

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2 weeks ago

Smart coordination saves lives — Preventing online violence depends on cross-sector collaboration that prioritizes trust, bringing together tech platforms, violence interrupters, law enforcement, and communities. www.techpolicy.press/social-media...
#socialmedia #communityviolence #gunviolence

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Center for the Study and Practice of Violence Reduction

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2 weeks ago

The time to act is now. Prevention requires coordination and commitment from tech platforms, community violence interrupters, researchers, law enforcement and impacted youth. www.techpolicy.press/social-media...
#communityviolence #socialmedia #gunviolence

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Center for the Study and Practice of Violence Reduction

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3 weeks ago

Symposium Explores Social Media's Role in Community Violence - Davis Vanguard The University of Maryland's Violence Reduction Center hosted a symposium to examine the connection between social media and community violence, bringing together researchers, youth voices, law enforc...

The VRC is in the news -- A great feature on our new white paper: Addressing the Role of Social Media in Catalyzing Community Gun Violence. #communityviolence #violence #socialmedia

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Citizen Portal News Georgia

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1 month ago

Pediatricians ask Georgia Senate for $1 million to fund safe-storage campaign Visitors from the American Academy of Pediatrics asked the Senate for $1,000,000 to support a safe-storage public-awareness campaign, urged funding for community violence intervention and pediatric health measures tied to a Safe Storage Act.

Pediatricians are urging the Georgia Senate to allocate $1 million for a vital safe-storage campaign aimed at protecting children from firearm-related injuries.

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#GA #CommunityViolence #CitizenPortal #GeorgiaPediatrics #PublicSafety #PediatricHealth

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Citizen Portal News Texas

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1 month ago

Opening statements and Grogan testimony detail 2002 shooting at 907 Angela Prosecutor described a 2002 shooting at 907 Angela that left one man dead and two people wounded and called retired SAPD officer Michael Grogan to testify about the scene, photos, shell casings, witness statements and a partial license plate; defense argued another person, Andrew 'Menace' Rodriguez, carried the gun.

A gripping trial has begun, revealing shocking details of a 2002 shooting that left one dead and two wounded, as prosecutors lay out their case against Jose Mejia.

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#TX #TexasCrime #CommunityViolence #CitizenPortal #PublicSafety #JusticeSystem

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Citizen Portal News Georgia

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1 month ago

APD outlines World Cup security plans as council presses for resources in rising Zone 3 gun violence Deputy Chief Kelly Collier told the Public Safety committee Atlanta is 126 days from the first 2026 FIFA World Cup match and that APD is coordinating with partners on security; committee members pressed APD to dedicate resources to Zone 3 after recent shootings and an officer-involved Cheshire Bridge incident.

Atlanta is gearing up for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, but rising gun violence in Zone 3 has council members demanding answers and action from the APD.

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#AtlantaFultonCounty #GA #EventSecurity #CommunityViolence #CitizenPortal #AtlantaPublicSafety #LawEnforcementCollaboration

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