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.
February 12, 2024
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 the tiny slice of the
December 21, 2023
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 one of his favorite City
December 15, 2023
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 trying to combat the issue
December 7, 2023
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 month in over 2.5 years
December 6, 2023
‘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 Safe Communities — to discuss
November 9, 2023
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 being rolled out to troubled
November 8, 2023
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 rest of their lives. Group
November 2, 2023
“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 percent lower than the same
October 3, 2023
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 Washington Post opinion piece.
October 2, 2023
Officials: 90 offenders notified as part of Davenport’s Group Violence Intervention program
DAVENPORT, Iowa (KWQC) – The Davenport City Council on Tuesday got an update on Group Violence Intervention, a program aimed at reducing violence. Sarah Ott, the
September 6, 2023
Crime experts: Give GVI a chance
The common pitch among leaders of the Group Violence Intervention speaking at a Tuesday evening town hall was that its solutions to violence will work
August 23, 2023
