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Identify the unique challenges faced by individuals, particularly young people, exposed to chronic #CommunityViolence with this FREE #ACAMHLearn talk from Dr. Ron Dodzro & Dr. Amber Qureshi on the psychological impact of community violence. https://bit.ly/4v5xU9s

#Trauma #PTSD
April 13, 2026 at 7:45 PM
vrcinfo.bsky.social
The time to act is now. Prevention requires coordination and commitment from tech platforms, community violence interrupters, researchers, law enforcement and impacted youth. www.techpolicy.press/social-media...
#communityviolence #socialmedia #gunviolence
March 19, 2026 at 1:04 PM
vrcinfo.bsky.social
Smart coordination saves lives — Preventing online violence depends on cross-sector collaboration that prioritizes trust, bringing together tech platforms, violence interrupters, law enforcement, and communities. www.techpolicy.press/social-media...
#socialmedia #communityviolence #gunviolence
March 19, 2026 at 5:00 PM
vrcinfo.bsky.social
When engagement fuels harm — Preventing escalation takes alignment among tech platforms, violence interrupters, researchers, law enforcement, and the young people most affected. www.techpolicy.press/social-media...
#socialmedia #communityviolence #gunviolence
March 19, 2026 at 9:00 PM
usgunviolence.bsky.social
Two dead, nine injured in Orchard Cafe parking lot shooting
https://www.wapt.com/article/two-men-killed-nine-injured-in-orchard-cafe-parking-lot-shooting/71824710
#CommunityViolence #Crime #LocalTragedy
July 5, 2026 at 6:15 AM
howardhenderson.bsky.social
Our study on young Black males & gun ownership is now featured in @BlackEnterprise. Thanks to #DanielJohnson for the coverage. Early exposure to violence, guns seen as survival necessity.
#CommunityViolence #ResearchMatters
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Study: Young Black Males Feel They Need To Carry Guns For Safety
A recent study reveals that young Black males in cities associated with violence feel the need to carry guns for their safety.
www.blackenterprise.com
December 27, 2024 at 2:04 AM
acamh.bsky.social
Explore trauma-informed & culturally responsive approaches for supporting CYP affected by #CommunityViolence with Dr. Ron Dodzro & Dr. Amber Qureshi.

The conversation highlights how community violence affects people’s #MentalHealth & development. https://bit.ly/4v5xU9s

#Trauma #PTSD
March 31, 2026 at 10:37 AM
acamh.bsky.social
Understand the psychological impact of #CommunityViolence & its role in the development of #Trauma & #PTSD with this FREE #ACAMHLearn talk from Dr. Ron Dodzro & Dr. Amber Qureshi.

Watch now to unpack the complexities of #TraumaExposure in community settings. https://bit.ly/4v5xU9s
April 26, 2026 at 9:19 AM
franknez.bsky.social
Cincinnati Councilmember Now Says Whites "Begged For a Beatdown"

#Cincinnati #VictoriaParks #PublicSafety #RacialTensions #CommunityViolence #SocialJustice #CrimeInAmerica #UrbanIssues #PoliticalControversy #CivilRights #CommunityResponse #PoliceAccountability #JusticeSystem #LocalPolitics #News
Cincinnati Councilmember Now Says Whites "Begged For a Beatdown"
Cincinnati Councilmember Victoria Parks faces backlash over a controversial post following a violent incident during a music festival.
franknez.com
July 30, 2025 at 10:34 PM
meerasub.bsky.social
Just a few more days to apply for the @misibu.bsky.social fellowship, open to #Boston area storytellers working on #climate, #migration, #communityviolence. Trust and Storytelling Fellowship (TAS) sites.bu.edu/misi/trust-a...
Open Call: Trust and Storytelling Fellowship (TAS)
The Center for Media Innovation & Social Impact at Boston University invites applications to its 2026-27 Trust and Storytelling Fellowship.…
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March 25, 2026 at 10:46 AM
citizenptnewsor.bsky.social
Oregon's new House Bill 3004 aims to transform community violence prevention by assessing existing programs and amplifying the voices of tribal communities.

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#OR #TribalEngagement #CommunityViolence #YouthDevelopment
Oregon Youth Development Division to launch community violence prevention program review
The Youth Development Division will evaluate community violence initiatives and report by December 2027.
citizenportal.ai
April 12, 2025 at 3:51 PM
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The VRC is in the news -- A great feature on our new white paper: Addressing the Role of Social Media in Catalyzing Community Gun Violence. #communityviolence #violence #socialmedia

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Symposium Explores Social Media's Role in Community Violence - Davis Vanguard
The University of Maryland's Violence Reduction Center hosted a symposium to examine the connection between social media and community violence, bringing together researchers, youth voices, law enforc...
davisvanguard.org
March 13, 2026 at 2:03 PM
citizenptnewsmn.bsky.social
Minneapolis’ FAST unit is making strides in tackling nonfatal shootings with homicide-level scrutiny, but council members are raising urgent concerns about staffing and operational sustainability.

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#MinneapolisCityHennepinCounty #MN #CivicAccountability #CommunityViolence
Minneapolis’ FAST unit says targeted nonfatal-shooting investigations are improving clearances; council presses for more detectives
MPD’s FAST (Firearm Assault Shoot Team) briefing showed early progress treating nonfatal shootings as homicide-level investigations. Council members praised the model but raised concerns about staffing, precinct impacts and the need for more funded detectives.
citizenportal.ai
July 23, 2026 at 1:08 AM
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Concerns are mounting as Island Stays Lounge secures a renewed license amid alarming safety violations and a troubling history of violence.

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#NY #CitizenPortal #NewYorkCommerce #CommunityViolence #PublicSafety #CivicAccountability
Members demand answers after renewal appears to bypass community board review
Committee members raised alarms after Island Stays Lounge appeared to receive a renewed license without appearing before the Commerce Committee despite active class-one Department of Buildings violations and a history of violent incidents; chair pledged to research and send a formal SLA inquiry.
citizenportal.ai
September 19, 2026 at 12:27 PM
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A shocking post-dismissal shooting near Lawrence Housing Authority left two Lawrence Public School students injured, prompting immediate safety measures and support from the district.

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#MA #CommunityViolence #CitizenPortal #YouthSupport #PublicSafety
Two Lawrence Public School students injured in post‑dismissal shooting; district increases supports
A post-dismissal shooting near Lawrence Housing Authority property left three teenagers shot, two of them Lawrence Public Schools students; the district increased counseling, police presence and camera coverage and coordinated with the Housing Authority and Lawrence Police.
citizenportal.ai
September 12, 2026 at 6:01 PM
citizenptnewsaz.bsky.social
Sheriff Mark Danvers reveals a troubling surge of homicides in Cochise County, including a harrowing home defense incident where a father protected his daughters from an intruder.

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#CochiseCounty #AZ #CitizenPortal #CommunityViolence #SelfDefenseLaw #PublicSafety
Sheriff reports three recent homicides, discusses home‑defense law and investigation status
Sheriff Mark Danvers described three killings in about a week, outlined circumstances of an early‑morning shooting involving a homeowner and intruder, and said investigators will let facts drive public statements while referencing the 'castle doctrine' in discussing self‑defense rights.
citizenportal.ai
September 7, 2026 at 8:58 PM
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Magee officials are tackling a wave of senseless violence linked to family disputes and vow to bring those responsible to justice while urging residents to remain calm.

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#MageeSimpsonCounty #MS #CommunityViolence #CitizenPortal #MageePublicSafety #PublicSafetyInitiatives
Police brief council on recent violence, urge calm and continued investigations
Police and fire officials updated council on recent incidents, called the episodes "senseless violence" among recurring family feuds and said interagency work with sheriff, state and federal investigators is underway.
citizenportal.ai
September 6, 2026 at 1:27 PM
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The Lowell License Commission has imposed a three-day suspension on Tesco Bar after chaotic scenes and a police officer being knocked unconscious during a violent incident.

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#LowellCityMiddlesexCounty #MA #CivicAccountability #CommunityViolence #CitizenPortal #LowellCity
Lowell commission finds Tesco Bar responsible for safety lapses, imposes three‑day suspension
The Lowell License Commission found Tesco Bar (Picante Entertainment Group) responsible for failing to maintain order and for allowing an intoxicated patron after July 26 disturbances and voted 5–0 to suspend the license for three days (Sept. 25–27, 2026); commissioners declined to find a separate regulatory charge of furnishing alcohol.
citizenportal.ai
September 6, 2026 at 1:48 PM
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Prosecutor Nichols argues for a hefty sentence, highlighting the defendant's alarming history of threats and violent misconduct that poses a serious risk to community safety.

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#TX #TexasCommunity #CommunityViolence #CitizenPortal #PublicSafety #CriminalJustice
Prosecutor urges substantial sentence, cites threats and jail misconduct
Prosecutor Nichols told jurors the defendant's threats to officers, alleged escalation to shooting at named victims and misconduct while in custody weighed against probation and warranted a substantial term of imprisonment.
citizenportal.ai
August 28, 2026 at 3:09 AM
usgunviolence.bsky.social
Young man fatally shot at local block party
https://www.theoaklandpress.com/2026/07/26/one-in-custody-after-young-man-is-fatally-shot-at-pontiac-block-party/
#CommunityViolence #Crime #LocalTragedy
July 26, 2026 at 11:26 PM
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Residents are demanding urgent action to tackle the alarming rise of open-air drug markets and youth violence on the border of Takoma Park and D.C.

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#TakomaParkMontgomeryCounty #MD #CommunityViolence #CitizenPortal #PublicSafety #CrossBorderEnforcement #TakomaPark
Residents press Takoma Park, DC and PG County for MOU and cameras as crimes cross the border
Residents described recurring drug activity and youth violence around Eastern Avenue and the McDonald's corridor and urged a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with DC to allow seamless cross-border response; officials described legal limits, joint task forces, and processes for mobile camera placement.
citizenportal.ai
July 18, 2026 at 8:09 PM
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Person Dies Following Shooting in Seventh Ward
https://www.fox8live.com/2026/07/08/1-dead-after-shooting-seventh-ward/
#CommunityViolence #LocalCrime #SeventhWard
July 8, 2026 at 11:28 AM
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A Milwaukee apartment complex is at the center of a heated debate over nuisance laws, with allegations of violence and drug activities challenging the city’s claims.

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#MilwaukeeMilwaukeeCounty #WI #MilwaukeeNuisance #CitizenPortal #PublicSafety #CommunityViolence
Council reviews nuisance ordinance amidst controversy over shooting incidents at apartment complex
City officials argue about liability related to drug rental and shooting incidents in housing.
citizenportal.ai
July 3, 2025 at 7:04 AM
citizenptnewsus.bsky.social
In a poignant plea, lawmakers stress the urgent need for action against gun violence, revealing that the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act has saved over 3,000 families from heartbreak.

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#US #PublicSafety #LegislativeAction #CommunityViolence #USGunViolence #CitizenPortal
Congress highlights success of Bipartisan Safer Communities Act in reducing gun violence
The Bipartisan Safer Communities Act led to 3,500 fewer murders in two years.
citizenportal.ai
March 7, 2025 at 5:25 AM
usgunviolence.bsky.social
Targeted shooting kills man and critically wounds another at Southwest Side apartments
https://news4sanantonio.com/news/local/authorities-respond-to-reported-shooting-on-citys-southwest-side
#CommunityViolence #CrimeReport #SouthwestSide
June 24, 2026 at 4:37 AM