The City of Wichita will be working with a consulting firm on a Violence Interrupter Program that will work with community leaders to reduce gun violence. The City Council has approved an agreement with the consulting firm Cure Violence Global, which began in Chicago and operates in a number of U.S. cities. Assistant City Manager Donte Martin said the program will provide an understanding of violent behavioral outcomes and risk factors. He said Cure Violence will work with community organizations and train Wichita residents on the program that will be created. Funding will be provided to local organizations that work in youth development and violence prevention.
Source: 101.3 KFDI
