Rochester mourns loss of advisor tasked with reducing violence in the city

Victor Saunders, leader of Rochester's anti-violence programs, has died

Victor Saunders, the City of Rochester's leader on violence prevention who helped to create the Office of Violence Prevention, has died.

Rochester mourns loss of advisor tasked with reducing violence in the city

Victor Saunders was picked by Mayor Malik Evans to be his advisor on violence prevention programs.

Rochester Loses Victor Saunders, Voice for Nonviolence and Youth Empowerment

Victor Saunders, a steadfast advocate for youth and community safety in Rochester and a top advisor to Mayor Malik Evans, has died, city officials confirmed Friday.Saunders served as the City’s Advisor for Violence Prevention, playing a pivotal role in launching the Office of Violence Prevention, the Rochester Peace Collective, and expanding the Pathways to Peace program. His decades-long career was devoted to reducing gun violence and supportin…