Many organizations are fiercely devoted to eradicating gun and gang violence. While this is an incredibly noble pursuit, work of this kind can go underfunded and many of our cities lack the critical resources to address the root causes of violence.
While “The Park” is a work of fiction, it is important to the creative team that we bring awareness to groups undertaking these challenging issues. Scroll below for a look at organizations that are working diligently to make a difference in our communities.
CURE VIOLENCE GLOBAL
WHO THEY ARE
Cure Violence approaches violence with the understanding that violence is an epidemic process that can be stopped using the same health strategies employed to fight all other epidemics. This theory of change utilizes carefully selected and trained workers — trusted members of the community — to stop the contagion using a four-prong approach.
1. Detect and interrupt the transmission of violence
2. Change the behavior of the highest risk persons
3. Change community norms against violence
4. Hospital response to prevent retaliation and for follow up
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