The National Network’s approach has attracted significant media attention over the years. This page features the most recent coverage of our work and a searchable archive of media about the National Network’s projects around the nation and abroad.
The National Network convenes regular conferences, working sessions and webinars to discuss and promote developments in its core areas of operation, showcase innovations, and set research and development priorities.
Pine Bluff leaders take seminar on Group Violence Intervention
Even though the homicide rate in Pine Bluff in recent years is alarming -- five have already taken place in ...
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Davenport GVI helps decrease amount of re-offenders
DAVENPORT, Iowa (KWQC) - Davenport police says its Group Violence Intervention Program is seeing a decrease in re-offenders. The initiative ...
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NNSC is pleased to announce our new Executive Director
The National Network for Safe Communities is pleased to announce our new Executive Director, Sasha R. Cotton ...
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Aurora’s new effort to stop gun violence targets the small number of individuals who drive that violence
Officials in Aurora launched a new violence reduction program this fall that aims to decrease shootings by focusing attention on ...
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The City’s Group Violence Intervention Program Saves Lives and Influences Cities Worldwide
With less than one month left in his 8-year administration, Mayor Kenney made sure to sit down with participants of ...
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Louisville leaders hopeful as they work to reach young people caught up in gun violence
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- Nearly one-third of the city's shootings come from gangs and group violence, but Louisville leaders are ...
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Cedar Rapids sees first month without shootings in over two years, reduction in violence
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — During Monday's Public Safety and Youth Services Committee meeting, it was announced that November is the first ...
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‘We’re gonna fight’: Police, preachers come together in Jacksonville during conference to cut down gang violence
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – For the first time, Jacksonville hosted the Group Violence Intervention Conference — part of the National Network For ...
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Malmö to roll out promising anti-gang method to teenagers
A US strategy sometimes credited with helping Malmö bring its shootings under control after years of gang violence is now ...
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Jefferson County group works to combat teen gun violence
A team in Jefferson County is working together to keep kids safe before they make decisions that could affect the ...
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“It’s finally happening.” Gun violence numbers are way down in the City of York
York, PA — Gun related crimes are way down in the White Rose City. Right now, York’s homicide rate is 78 ...
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Gun violence can be addressed with policy, research and investment
Sasha Cotton, NNSC's Senior Strategy Director, responds to the development of a federal Office of Gun Violence Prevention in this ...
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