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Live Free Calls for Action After Tragic Shooting in Stl: Urgent Need for Common-sense Gun Laws and Mental Health Support
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Live Free Calls for Action After Tragic Shooting in Stl: Urgent Need for Common-sense Gun Laws and Mental Health Support

Live Free Calls for Action After Tragic Shooting in Stl: Urgent Need for Common-sense Gun Laws and Mental Health Support

"Live Free mourns with our STL community members and families who were impacted by another act of gun violence yesterday. We remain undeterred in calling for full funding for community safety programs, common sense gun laws and signature investments into youth and family mental health and healing initiatives." - Pastor Mike Mcbride --------------------------------------------- We are devastated to learn about the senseless [...]

Live Free USA2023-06-20T16:03:31-04:00June 20th, 2023|Gun Violence, News, Public Safety|0 Comments

Ajike “AJ” Owens- Black Mother of Four Fatally Shot by White Neighbor in Florida: Community Demands Justice
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Ajike “AJ” Owens- Black Mother of Four Fatally Shot by White Neighbor in Florida: Community Demands Justice

Ajike “AJ” Owens- Black Mother of Four Fatally Shot by White Neighbor in Florida: Community Demands Justice

A tragic incident unfolded in Florida where Ajike "AJ" Owens, a Black mother of four, lost her life due to a fatal shooting. The incident occurred following a dispute with her white neighbor, who allegedly subjected her children to racial slurs. This heartbreaking event has raised concerns and calls for justice within the community. According to local officials, a disagreement had [...]

Live Free USA2023-06-06T16:24:29-04:00June 6th, 2023|Gun Violence, News|0 Comments

Addressing the Intersection of Gun Violence and Black Women: A Call for Action
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Addressing the Intersection of Gun Violence and Black Women: A Call for Action

Addressing the Intersection of Gun Violence and Black Women: A Call for Action

Gun violence continues to plague communities across the United States, leaving countless families shattered and communities devastated. Within this complex issue lies an often overlooked and disproportionately affected group: black women. The intersectionality of gun violence and its impact on black women demands our urgent attention. In this blog post, we will explore the unique challenges faced by black women, the [...]

Live Free USA2023-06-06T11:27:41-04:00June 5th, 2023|Gun Violence|0 Comments

America’s Gun Violence Crisis: 100 Lives Lost Daily
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America’s Gun Violence Crisis: 100 Lives Lost Daily

America’s Gun Violence Crisis: 100 Lives Lost Daily

Gun violence has long plagued the United States, with tragic consequences that are felt daily by communities across the nation. Despite ongoing efforts to address this issue, the sobering truth is that lives continue to be lost due to firearms. In this post, we will delve into the alarming statistics surrounding gun-related fatalities in America, shedding light on the scale of [...]

Live Free USA2023-06-02T12:43:06-04:00June 2nd, 2023|Gun Violence, News, Reports|0 Comments

Community Advocates and Law Enforcement Officials Unite at Gun Violence Prevention Summit in Central Florida
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Community Advocates and Law Enforcement Officials Unite at Gun Violence Prevention Summit in Central Florida

Community Advocates and Law Enforcement Officials Unite at Gun Violence Prevention Summit in Central Florida

On Monday, May 8, 2023, a significant event took place in Central Florida as community advocates, politicians, and law enforcement officials gathered for a Gun Violence Prevention Summit. With recent incidents of gun violence sparking debates across the nation, the summit aimed to address this critical issue. Hosted by State Attorney Monique Worrell, the event emphasized the importance of collaboration between [...]

Live Free USA2023-05-23T16:27:57-04:00May 18th, 2023|Justice, News, Partners|0 Comments

Reducing Gun Violence in America’s Cities: Why Community Violence Intervention Programs Demand Funding
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Reducing Gun Violence in America’s Cities: Why Community Violence Intervention Programs Demand Funding

Reducing Gun Violence in America’s Cities: Why Community Violence Intervention Programs Demand Funding

There's a Proven Way to Reduce Gun Violence in America's Cities. We Just Need to Fund It TIME - EDDIE BOCANEGRA, ERICA FORD AND MIKE MCBRIDE More than 141 people were shot in our hometowns of Oakland, Chicago, and New York City over the July 4th weekend. The shooting victims included a 6-year old girl and her mother in the West [...]

Live Free USA2023-04-19T10:06:24-04:00April 19th, 2023|Community Violence Intervention, Gun Violence, News|0 Comments

Discover How Community Violence Intervention is Changing the Game in Combating Violent Crime
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Discover How Community Violence Intervention is Changing the Game in Combating Violent Crime

Discover How Community Violence Intervention is Changing the Game in Combating Violent Crime

What's community violence intervention? DOJ pitches plan after awarding $100M in grants. USA Today - Grace Hauck February 16, 2023 Federal officials, community leaders and researchers are gathering in St. Louis this week to discuss a key component of the Justice Department's plan to combat violence in the U.S: community violence intervention and prevention programs. "We are funding programs that [...]

Live Free USA2023-04-19T09:41:11-04:00April 19th, 2023|Community Violence Intervention, Gun Violence, News|0 Comments

Columbus’ New Office of Violence Prevention to Receive Support from National Anti-violence Network
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Columbus’ New Office of Violence Prevention to Receive Support from National Anti-violence Network

Columbus’ New Office of Violence Prevention to Receive Support from National Anti-violence Network

Columbus' new Office of Violence Prevention to be offered help from other cities ABC 6 - Steve Levine March 28, 2023 A national anti- violence network made up of cities across the country, is now preparing to help Columbus’ new Office of Violence Prevention. “They’ll have access to us in terms of thinking through the shape of the office,” David [...]

Live Free USA2023-04-18T10:41:18-04:00April 18th, 2023|Community Violence Intervention, Gun Violence, News|0 Comments

Ralph Yarl Shot in Head After Going to Wrong House to Pick Up Siblings: Family Seeks Justice in Kansas City, Mo.
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Ralph Yarl Shot in Head After Going to Wrong House to Pick Up Siblings: Family Seeks Justice in Kansas City, Mo.

Ralph Yarl Shot in Head After Going to Wrong House to Pick Up Siblings: Family Seeks Justice in Kansas City, Mo.

Black teen shot in head after going to wrong house to pick up siblings The Washington Post - Annabelle Timsit April 17, 2023 A Black teenager was shot in the head in Kansas City, Mo., after showing up at the wrong house to pick up his siblings, lawyers for his family said. Family members identified the victim online as Ralph Yarl, [...]

Live Free USA2023-04-18T10:33:32-04:00April 18th, 2023|Gun Violence, News|0 Comments

Detroit Mayor Duggan Launches Community Violence Intervention Program to Curb Gun Violence
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Detroit Mayor Duggan Launches Community Violence Intervention Program to Curb Gun Violence

Detroit Mayor Duggan Launches Community Violence Intervention Program to Curb Gun Violence

Mayor Duggan to launch gun violence prevention program at State of the City Detroit Free Press - Dana Afana Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan is expected to announce a new federally funded crime prevention program at his 10th State of the City address Tuesday at the Michigan Central Station. The community-based violence intervention program, known as CVI, is aimed at preventing [...]

Live Free USA2023-04-17T10:40:42-04:00April 17th, 2023|Community Violence Intervention, Gun Violence, News|0 Comments

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