More than 100 unarmed intervention workers in Los Angeles, whose jobs involve preventing gang-related violence and responding to other conflicts as an alternative to policing, will get trauma training and support in the coming months under a new city initiative....

It’s no secret that we have a gun violence problem in the Untied States. Every year, tens of thousands of Americans die from gun-related injuries. And while historically, the solution has been to pour money into policing and prisons, the White House...

By Charlene Muhammad | Special to the Oakland Post   Black male peace advocates working to eradicate domestic violence in their communities say a key solution is providing more education and resources to those who harm their partners, children or...

Los Angeles is known for many things: ubiquitous sunshine, the film industry, and several popular sports teams, to name a few. It also, however, boasts an alarming distinction: L.A. County has one of the highest youth incarceration rates in the...

Since 1992, BUILD has provided holistic, integrated human service to those most affected by violence. Its proven methodology assesses and addresses community violence through a cost-effective, culturally competent, practitioner-based approach that includes hands-on engagement and comprehensive public safety training. BUILD...

In response to a wave of increasing violence in the Baton Rouge area, the mayor's office issued a Thursday morning news release detailing steps some locals are taking to address rising crime.