ADVANCE PEACE REPORT: Gun violence in Lansing down

ADVANCE PEACE REPORT: Gun violence in Lansing down

Gun violence in Lansing is still a concern, said Paul Elam with Advance Peace.That's probably not the first time you've heard that. Its a concern many are working to combat.We know the prevalence of gun violence and now we understand it a lot better, Elam said.Elam oversees Advance peace.They mentor and identify those who are at risk of being involved in the violence.We determined that there are approximately 20 gangs that operate in the city of…

Highland Park teen's ideas are combatting gun violence

In the aftermath of the 2022 shooting in Highland Park, 16-year old Sumner Silver sprang into action, showing just what it means to be HP Strong. Silver, now a junior at Highland Park High School, created and continues to sell her handmade greeting cards, called Happy Notes, to fundraise for her Hope Kits, which are […] The post Highland Park teen’s ideas are combatting gun violence appeared first on The Record.