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Community demands accountability, action in wake of Lincoln Hills scandal

June 21, 2016 by Jabril Faraj Leave a Comment

Milwaukee community members expressed frustration at officials during a recent community forum, saying that addressing poverty and a lack of opportunities for black youth are necessary to prevent incarceration.

Filed Under: Carousel, Home, Neighborhoods, News, Public Safety

Aldermen issue call for ‘all hands on deck’ to combat violence

June 7, 2016 by Jabril Faraj 5 Comments

A group of 12 aldermen unveiled a multi-pronged plan to fight violence. The initiative, which prioritizes community engagement, will launch with a June 17 event for fathers at Moody Park in Amani.

Filed Under: Carousel, Home, Neighborhoods, News, Public Safety

Gun violence awareness rally draws dozens clad in orange to downtown

June 3, 2016 by Brendan O’Brien Leave a Comment

Local politicians renewed their call for better enforcement of laws that dictate gun ownership, restrictions on assault rifle sales and universal background checks.

Filed Under: Carousel, Home, Neighborhoods, News, Public Safety

South Side youth transform blighted building with inspirational artwork

May 27, 2016 by Edgar Mendez Leave a Comment

The Safe and Sound Youth Council at Carmen High School of Science and Technology recently completed a mural project, transforming a blighted nuisance property into a message of hope for the neighborhood.

Filed Under: Arts and Recreation, Public Safety, South

Two years after his death Dontre Hamilton’s family calls for better policing

May 4, 2016 by Andrea Waxman Leave a Comment

Members of Dontre Hamilton’s family say they have forgiven the police officer who shot and killed him in 2014 in Red Arrow Park.

Filed Under: Carousel, Home, Neighborhoods, News, Public Safety

NYU sociologist, community leaders grapple with city’s violence

April 29, 2016 by Andrea Waxman Leave a Comment

New York University Professor Patrick Sharkey told an audience of local leaders that police should focus on trouble spots when needed, but spend the bulk of their time building trust and relationships in the community.

Filed Under: Carousel, Home, Neighborhoods, News, Public Safety

Arrests down, disparities remain in enforcing local marijuana laws, report finds

March 23, 2016 by Edgar Mendez Leave a Comment

African-Americans and individuals living in poor areas of the city are more likely to be arrested for possessing marijuana, according to a new Public Policy Forum report.

Filed Under: Carousel, Health and Wellness, Home, Neighborhoods, News, Public Safety

Gun violence survivor, teens speak out at Neighborhood House summit

March 21, 2016 by Jabril Faraj 1 Comment

Attendees at a recent summit on gun violence said a community response is the prescription for ending Milwaukee’s violence.

Filed Under: Carousel, Concordia, Home, Neighborhoods, News, Public Safety, West

City’s participation in violence reduction program doesn’t address root causes, community leaders say

March 15, 2016 by Brendan O’Brien 2 Comments

Community leaders cautioned that participating in the U.S. Department of Justice Violence Reduction Network will not be effective without also addressing issues such as rampant poverty and segregation.

Filed Under: Carousel, Home, Neighborhoods, Public Safety

Former gangbanger now does street outreach for Clarke Square initiative

March 11, 2016 by Edgar Mendez 1 Comment

Jose Vasquez, 33, who survived being shot six times, is now working with the Clarke Square Neighborhoods Initiative to help improve the quality of life for residents of the South Side neighborhood.

Filed Under: Carousel, Clarke Square, Community, Home, Neighborhoods, News, Public Safety, South

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