In this powerful conversation, AT Mitchell-Mann shares insights on why human connection remains irreplaceable in community safety work. Discover how credible messengers and street outreach workers are transforming neighborhoods through relationship-building, de-escalation, and trauma-informed approaches. 🎯 Key Topics Discussed: • The critical role of human interaction in violence intervention • How community mapping and data analytics guide deployment strategies • Building bridges between law enforcement and communities • Hospital-based violence intervention programs • The concept of "Days of Peace" - measuring community safety differently • Introducing a "Social Forecast" for neighborhood wellness • Addressing community trauma from gun violence 📊 What You'll Learn: Why person-to-person connection beats technology in crisis intervention How violence interrupters prevent retaliation after shootings The importance of credible messengers in community work Innovative ways to measure and communicate community safety How data and human expertise work together to save lives 🏘️ About Violence Intervention Programs: Violence intervention programs employ credible messengers—individuals with lived experience—to interrupt cycles of violence, mentor at-risk youth, and provide crisis response in communities most affected by gun violence. These programs have shown significant success in reducing shootings and building safer neighborhoods.

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