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Black Men work to tackle sexual abuse and misuse of women and girls
April 15, 2024Concerned and dedicated Black men are working harder to protect Black women and girls and end the sexual violence, misuse, and abuse they suffer. Their role in this effort is critical. According to statistics, Black women are disproportionately at risk...
Community intervention worker training gets funding
February 14, 2023LOS ANGELES — Community intervention workers are now receiving training thanks to new funding. Los Angeles City Councilwoman Monica Rodriguez secured $2.2 million for the project. A man who has been helping deescalate crime in his community for 17 years is...
Councilmember Monica Rodriguez announces new program for community taskforce
February 13, 2023Councilmember Monica Rodriguez announced a $2.2 million increase in funding for the Community Intervention Workers program on Monday, offering programs like yoga and therapy to individuals frequently working in traumatic situations. Product of the Gang Reduction and Youth Development Office,...
LA program aims to provide trauma training for community intervention workers
February 13, 2023City officials launched a public safety initiative Monday aiming to provide trauma training and services to community intervention workers who implement an unarmed response alternative to policing. Councilwoman Monica Rodriguez, who chairs the City Council’s public safety committee, announced the Project...
$2.2M project will help LA intervention workers who serve as police alternatives
February 13, 2023More 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....
White House: Try “Violent Interrupters” as A Crime-Fighting Solution
February 4, 2023It’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...
How to Solve Domestic Violence: Through the Eyes of Black Men
May 18, 2022By 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...
How a Public-Private Collaboration in L.A. Is Looking Beyond Punishment to Curb Youth Incarceration
May 15, 2022Los 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...