Released in 2017, the Blueprint for Peace laid out a vision for how to develop a public health approach to violence prevention. Plans to create an updated version of the blueprint are in the works.
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Why is gun violence down? Milwaukee organizers weigh in
Homicides and nonfatal shootings were down across the city in 2024 compared to 2023. Safe & Sound organizers talk about why they think things got better.
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Find free Halloween and fall events in your neighborhood
There are plenty of free family-friendly events to celebrate Halloween in Milwaukee, including official trick-or-treating hours from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 27.
Posted inCommunity, gun violence, Public Safety
Community weighs in how to decrease youth violence
Citing a number of violent incidents involving youths, Milwaukee Police Chief Jeffrey Norman issued a strong statement asking the community, especially parents, to help his department.
Posted inCommunity, Health and Wellness
Michael Totoraitis reflects on first year as health commissioner, looks forward to full term
Michael Totoraitis brings his unique skill set and stability to the role of Milwaukee commissioner of health, a position that has seen extremely high turnover over the past several years.
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$100,000 grant will allow Milwaukee nonprofit to serve more sexually exploited women
A $100,000 grant from the City of Milwaukee will help Inner Beauty Center increase staffing and provide additional support for sexually exploited women.
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OPINION: How do we keep our neighborhoods safe? Three youths share their solutions.
Earlier this year, Safe & Sound hosted an essay contest and asked young people to share how to keep communities safe. Here are the winners and their essays.
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Find trick-or-treating and other free Halloween events in your neighborhood
Check out neighborhood trick-or-treating and other free family-friendly Halloween events happening around Milwaukee.
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SPECIAL REPORT: As overdose deaths rise, drug-related arrests decline by 67% in Milwaukee
Despite a record-breaking rise in drug overdose deaths in Milwaukee County over the past several years, the number of drug-related arrests in the city has declined.
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NNS Summer Survival Guide: What you need to know to have a safe summer with the kids
Here are some things to know about keeping your kids safe and engaged this summer.