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Gun violence leads community groups to take bolder action

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community groups across the country are adopting new ways to stem the surge in shootings over the past two years. Known as community violence intervention, the approach deploys people with personal connections and credibility with those most likely to be involved in gun violence. Biden administration has designated $5 billion in support over eight years, though that funding has stalled in Congress.

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The National Herald

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Gun Violence Leads Community Groups to Take Bolder Action

SEATTLE — Dominique Davis was inside a Seattle-area church one day in March 2021 when a man with a handgun opened fire during a meeting of Community Passageways, a group he founded that works to curb gun violence. The gunman shot 19-year-old Omari Wallace several times before fleeing. Wallace, wh

3 years ago·New York, United States

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Kiro7

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Gun violence leads community groups to take bolder action

Seattle doesn’t often make national news for gun violence, but in 2021, more shots were fired there than in any of the previous five years.

3 years ago·Seattle, United States

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Gun violence leads community groups to take bolder action – Metro Philadelphia

By THALIA BEATY Associated PressSEATTLE — Dominique Davis was inside a Seattle-area church one day in March 2021 when a man with a handgun opened fire during a meeting of Community Passageways, a group he founded that works to curb gun violence.The gunman shot 19-year-old Omari Wallace several times before fleeing. Wallace, who was attending an orientation for a program to steer young people away from violence and keep them out of prison, died f…

3 years ago·Philadelphia, United States

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Gun violence leads community groups to take bolder action

Seattle doesn't often make national news for gun violence, but in 2021, more shots were fired there than in any of the previous five years

3 years ago·United States

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Gun violence leads community groups to take bolder action

Dominique Davis was inside a Seattle-area church one day in March 2021 when a man with a handgun opened fire during a meeting of Community Passageways, a group he founded that works to curb gun violence.The gunman shot 19-year-old Omari Wallace several times before fleeing. Wallace, who was attending an orientation for a program to steer young people away from violence and keep them out of prison, died from his wounds. Two more Seattle shootings…

3 years ago·Miami, United States

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