Attendees at a recent summit on gun violence said a community response is the prescription for ending Milwaukee’s violence.
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City’s participation in violence reduction program doesn’t address root causes, community leaders say
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.
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Former gangbanger now does street outreach for Clarke Square initiative
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.
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DOJ listens to stories of police abuse from Milwaukee youth
Teens and young adults of all races shared their stories of police misconduct at a listening session with U.S. Department of Justice representatives.
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Task force leads community response to trafficking
The Human Trafficking Task Force of Greater Milwaukee educates people about the problem plaguing the community and searches for solutions.
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A crime hidden in plain sight: human trafficking in Milwaukee
The commercial sex trade industry works like any other market, with supply and demand. Experts say that a stronger emphasis on deterring people from purchasing sex in Milwaukee would address a root cause of the problem.
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Safe & Sound envisions ‘a safe neighborhood for everyone’
Safe & Sound aims to unite residents, youth, law enforcement and community organizations to build safe and empowered neighborhoods.
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Listening session attendees call for civil rights investigation of MPD
Many participants at a recent U.S. Department of Justice Listening session expressed lack of confidence in the DOJ and called for a “patterns and practices” investigation into the Milwaukee Police Department.
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New Fire and Police Commission head seeks to bolster confidence in police
Community activists are taking a “wait and see” attitude about the new executive director of Milwaukee’s Fire and Police Commission, who says she wants to hear from citizens with ideas for improving city safety.
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Favorites of 2015: ‘Do Black Lives Matter?’ lectures and Safe Zones initiative
Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service covered a wide range of stories focused on central city neighborhoods during 2015. NNS reporter Jabril Faraj explains why the two stories republished here are his favorites of those he wrote this year.