Akron Launches PIVOT Program to Help Reduce Violence

Akron's new safety program starts in the hospital, where trauma and anger collide

Akron's PIVOT program will offer services for victims and their families starting at the hospital bedside.

Akron launches PIVOT program to help reduce violence

With 58 shooting victims through May, 20 more than this time last year, and more than 700 firearms related calls for service, according to the city's crime dashboard,  Akron on Friday announced an effort to help address violence by intervening before it ever happens.

Akron launches program to prevent retaliation shootings

CLEVELAND, Ohio -- As Akron braces for the seasonal spike in violence, the city is launching a program officials hope will take a more proactive approach to safety.

Akron launches community violence intervention program

PIVOT was created through a partnership between the city, Cleveland Clinic Akron General, Summa Health and Minority Behavioral Health Group