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fromGothamist
2 weeks ago

Police, antiviolence groups roll out J'Ouvert, parade safety plan in Brooklyn

Police and violence prevention groups are making plans to keep residents safe at the West Indian Day Parade and the pre-dawn J'Ouvert carnival this weekend, just two weeks after a mass shooting in Brooklyn killed three people and injured 11 others. Police have not arrested any suspects for the Aug. 17 shooting. Mayor Eric Adams said retaliatory shootings could follow unless violence prevention groups work with family members of the victims to prevent them.
New York City
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 weeks ago

Yes or No!?' Chicago's Dem Mayor Refuses FIVE Times to Answer Scarborough on Whether He'd Accept More Cop Funding

who has advocated for cooperation between cities and the federal government on crime, asked what a productive relationship with the Trump administration looks like? An excellent question, Johnson said. First of all, he could start by restoring the over $800 million that was taken away from violence prevention efforts back in April. He continued to detail work with community-led conflict resolution organizations and trained mental health professionals that, in some cases, have circumvented the need for a police officer to turn up at that scene.
Chicago
Public health
fromFast Company
3 weeks ago

Union says at least 600 CDC employees are getting laid off

At least 600 CDC employees received permanent termination notices amid agency restructuring, while lawsuits protected some employees but not others.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

That's not what creates safety': Trump's DC crackdown will do little to prevent crime, advocates say

Increased militarization of law enforcement proposed by Trump may overlook underlying issues of violence in communities.
#community-engagement
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Rightwingers warn of another blaze of summer riots in Britain but they're the ones striking the match | John Harris

The term 'tinderbox' has evolved into political shorthand for describing any situation supposedly on the brink of explosion, reflecting a growing narrative of social breakdown.
UK politics
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Three thousand riot officers readied for weekend of protests in England and Wales

Three thousand riot officers will be deployed, on standby to manage potential violence from anti-asylum seeker protests this weekend.
fromSecuritymagazine
1 month ago

Why Everyone Should Be Trained in De-Escalation

De-escalation is a method to prevent potential violence, emphasizing purposeful actions, verbal communication, and body language to calm dangerous situations and promote respectful outcomes.
Public health
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

Musk said a group tried to attack a woman before DOGE's Edward Coristine intervened. Here's what the police report says.

A few days ago, a gang of about a dozen young men tried to assault a woman in her car at night in DC. A @Doge team member saw what was happening, ran to defend her and was severely beaten to the point of concussion, but he saved her. It is time to federalize DC.
US politics
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Yvette Cooper to create new offence to cover non-terrorist planning of attacks

A new criminal offence will empower police to detain violence-obsessed individuals without clear ideology before they act, akin to terrorism laws.
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

New criminal offence to target violence-obsessed suspects earlier

"There is a gap in the law around the planning of mass attacks that can be just as serious [as terrorism] in their implications for communities, their impact, the devastation that they can cause and the seriousness of the crime."
US politics
#oakland
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

UK may need new scheme to detect people obsessed with violence, report to say

A new scheme to detect violent individuals before committing murder should be considered by the government.
fromFast Company
2 months ago

Why seeking revenge is an addiction-and how to control it

Revenge is more than an emotion—it’s an addictive behavior. People get hyped about an epic revenge story or cheer for politicians seeking to 'get even'. This satisfaction of payback is a dangerous craving.
Mental health
Public health
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

Met uses new tech to record bruising on dark skin

A new device helps Metropolitan Police better visualize and photograph bruises, enhancing evidence collection for prosecuting violent offenders.
#public-safety
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

Letters: The hard work of change remains after No Kings' rallies

We must approach the difficult work of changing minds in areas that aren't strongly aligned with our views, rather than solely focusing on our immediate community.
SF politics
fromSCSJ
3 months ago

Filings Argue Violence Prevention Cuts Will Destroy Community Safety

The magnitude of the cuts cannot be overstated. [The DOJ] has gutted programs that complement traditional law enforcement efforts, and support victims as they recover.
Social justice
fromwww.cbc.ca
3 months ago

Toronto to fund more summer programs for youth aimed at violence prevention | CBC News

Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow emphasized that the city's summer safety plan is committed to violence prevention through skill-building and employment programs for youth.
Toronto startup
Austin
fromAustin Monitor
3 months ago

Austin's fight against gun violence: A public health-based strategy in uncertain times - Austin Monitor

Austin treats gun violence as a public health crisis, implementing comprehensive strategies to address underlying causes.
Social justice
fromHackernoon
1 year ago

The Roots of Counterspeech: A Review of Social and Technical Perspectives | HackerNoon

Counterspeech effectively mitigates hate speech through various methods, blending social and computational approaches.
fromLos Angeles Times
3 months ago

Metro's violence prevention program marred by subway fight and subcontractor's RICO indictment

In November 2022, two men connected to a Metro safety program beat up another man on a station platform. Video footage shows the violent altercation.
Online Community Development
fromenglish.elpais.com
3 months ago

Shock in the Jewish community over the killing of two Israeli embassy employees: We are always the target'

"We Jews make up only 2% of the world's population, and we are always the target," said Yael Bromverg, underscoring the recurrent challenges faced by the Jewish community.
Washington DC
NYC politics
fromFast Company
3 months ago

This simple change could make NYC's subway feel safer

New York City subway violence has surged, prompting calls for safety solutions combining design interventions and police presence.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 months ago

I was stabbed aged 15 - schools need to do more to protect their pupils'

Natashia Lee, a stabbing victim, seeks to improve school safety to prevent others from experiencing trauma similar to hers.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 months ago

Adolescence' is right: We're failing both young men and women

Boys are taught that acting on anger is acceptable. We have normalised it.
Parenting
#community-safety
fromThe Trace
4 months ago
NYC politics

In a Brooklyn Neighborhood, Residents - Not Police - Take the Lead on Preventing Violence

fromThe Trace
4 months ago
NYC politics

In a Brooklyn Neighborhood, Residents - Not Police - Take the Lead on Preventing Violence

East Bay (California)
fromThe Oaklandside
4 months ago

Trump slashed violence prevention funding in Oakland. Groups want it restored

The Trump administration's funding cuts to violence prevention programs undermine effective community intervention efforts and threaten public safety.
fromMiami Herald
4 months ago

Gun violence prevention group in Miami loses millions in federal funding

"I wanted you to hear each and every name of every staff member and their work and their position, because as of this moment, in this second right now, after this payroll, we got work to do."
Fundraising
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
4 months ago

David Amess's daughter calls for probe into Kneecap kill your MP' comments

The importance of proactive police investigations to prevent violence is emphasized, particularly in light of past incidents.
The role of media in covering significant social issues without paywalls, promoting access to information is highlighted.
fromPsychology Today
4 months ago

Shifting Narratives in Addressing Sexual Violence

The 2025 Presidential Proclamation for Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month attributes a significant cause of sexual violence to illegal immigration, diverging from evidence-based previous proclamations.
Black Lives Matter
Parenting
fromPsychology Today
4 months ago

Preventing Violence at School: Spotting Early Warning Signs

Younger offenders are more frequently thwarted when they leak plans for violence through communication channels, particularly prior to school shootings.
NYC politics
fromNew York Post
4 months ago

United Bodega Workers call for 'life-saving' panic buttons in every bodega after two deadly deli incidents

The United Bodegas Workers of America demand panic buttons and NYPD monitoring to enhance safety in NYC bodegas after recent violent incidents.
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