Cure Violence
How 'Violence Interrupters' Are Trying to Stop Gang Shootings in Brooklyn
In a year that has seen murder rise in New York, locals are trying to mediate between gang members—before it's too late.
How an Anti-Gang Program in Harlem Went Wrong
Depending on who you ask, Shawanna Vaughn has become either a whistleblower or a snitch after raising the alarm about a celebrated violence reduction program.
The NYPD Hopes to Help Rehabilitate Gang Members With Pizza Parties
As part of a program to fight youth violence, the NYPD has been inviting members of rival gangs to come eat cheese pizza and gain some food for thought.
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