/tags/violence-prevention Violence Prevention en-US Copyright © 2024 ÍâÍøÌìÌà Mon, 19 Feb 2024 11:00:00 GMT /government-politics-issues/2024-02-19/study-finds-southern-illinoisans-have-experiences-that-could-lead-to-domestic-terrorism New research suggests southern Illinois residents reported higher rates of experiencing adult bullying and life difficulties, two potential risk factors for domestic extremism. Mon, 19 Feb 2024 11:00:00 GMT /government-politics-issues/2024-02-19/study-finds-southern-illinoisans-have-experiences-that-could-lead-to-domestic-terrorism Will Bauer /arts/2024-01-08/st-louis-area-arts-volunteers-provide-transportation-and-teaching-to-heal-communities Paige Walden created Community Arts Bus to cope with the impacts of violence in St. Louis. Children in need take free arts classes around the city. Mon, 08 Jan 2024 11:00:00 GMT /arts/2024-01-08/st-louis-area-arts-volunteers-provide-transportation-and-teaching-to-heal-communities Lauren Brennecke /law-order/2023-12-04/st-louis-leaders-continue-regional-crime-prevention-talks-amid-drop-in-homicides Homicides in the city of St. Louis have decreased 20% since last year, and juvenile shootings are down nearly 40% this year, according to Mayor Tishaura Jones' office. Tue, 05 Dec 2023 00:07:57 GMT /law-order/2023-12-04/st-louis-leaders-continue-regional-crime-prevention-talks-amid-drop-in-homicides Lacretia Wimbley /education/2023-08-28/safe-connections-expands-violence-prevention-program-to-elementary-students Safe Connections is expanding its violence prevention program to third through fifth graders. The program will focus on conflict resolution, bullying, consent and boundaries, as well as healthy relationships. Mon, 28 Aug 2023 10:00:00 GMT /education/2023-08-28/safe-connections-expands-violence-prevention-program-to-elementary-students Marissanne Lewis-Thompson /government-politics-issues/2023-08-21/change-to-st-louis-community-violence-intervention-program-raises-eyes-in-dutchtown Live Free USA, a faith-based organization out of Oakland, will fill the training and technical support role previously occupied by Cure Violence Global. Mission: St. Louis will be in charge of hiring the people to do the interruption work in the community, a role previously held by Employment Connection and the Urban League. Mon, 21 Aug 2023 10:00:00 GMT /government-politics-issues/2023-08-21/change-to-st-louis-community-violence-intervention-program-raises-eyes-in-dutchtown Rachel Lippmann /show/st-louis-on-the-air/2023-07-19/breaking-down-silos-to-curb-violence-and-create-safe-spaces-for-young-st-louisans The Office of Violence Prevention, led by Wil Pinkney, funds organizations looking to decrease violence in St. Louis. Wed, 19 Jul 2023 23:30:07 GMT /show/st-louis-on-the-air/2023-07-19/breaking-down-silos-to-curb-violence-and-create-safe-spaces-for-young-st-louisans Miya Norfleet /show/st-louis-on-the-air/2023-07-11/teen-st-louisans-share-thoughts-and-ideas-for-engaging-youth-in-violence-prevention 19-year-olds Jeremiah Miller and Justin Boyle share their lived experiences as young Black men in St. Louis as well as their ideas for how to provide safe places for young people to socialize. Tue, 11 Jul 2023 20:57:29 GMT /show/st-louis-on-the-air/2023-07-11/teen-st-louisans-share-thoughts-and-ideas-for-engaging-youth-in-violence-prevention Miya Norfleet /government-politics-issues/2023-06-30/st-louis-urged-to-invest-in-comprehensive-solutions-to-youth-violence Mike McLively of the Giffords Center for Violence Intervention said the city needs to improve overall safety by investing in programs that support mental health and housing security. Fri, 30 Jun 2023 10:05:00 GMT /government-politics-issues/2023-06-30/st-louis-urged-to-invest-in-comprehensive-solutions-to-youth-violence Lilley Halloran /show/st-louis-on-the-air/2019-07-15/treating-local-violence-as-a-public-health-crisis On Monday’s St. Louis on the Air, guest host Jim Kirchherr of the Nine Network discussed ongoing violence in the region, as well as solutions which aim to… Mon, 15 Jul 2019 21:14:57 GMT /show/st-louis-on-the-air/2019-07-15/treating-local-violence-as-a-public-health-crisis Alexis Moore