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violence interrupter groups
Coverage of violence interrupter groups in the Nexus archive.
- NYC shells out $6M in taxpayer dollars for shrinks to treat ex-con ‘violence interrupters’
New York City is spending $6 million in taxpayer dollars to provide therapy for ex-convicts working as violence interrupter groups. The city funds these groups, which are staffed with former convicts, through this program.
- NYC pours millions into left-leaning ‘violence interrupter’ groups
New York City is investing millions in left-leaning 'violence interrupter' groups designed to address violence with minimal police involvement. These organizations, supported by left-leaning politicians, aim to reduce violence through non-police methods.