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Rising Community Violence Blog

June 27, 2023

The violence interrupter strategy is a unique approach that enables individuals who have had experiences with gangs and violence to act as mentors and guides to at-risk youth. It provides a way to build trust and rapport with young people who may resist law enforcement efforts.

Rising Community Violence

March 3, 2023

  Violent crime rose in North Carolina from 2018-2020, then slightly dropped in 2021. This comes after a steady decline in violent crime in the early to mid-2000s. It has many communities grappling with how to make their neighborhoods safer. … Read more

ncIMPACT Townhall: Challenges of Long-Term Disaster Recovery

June 24, 2019

ncIMPACT hosts a town hall at UNC-Pembroke on the challenges of long-term disaster recovery, focusing on the aftermath of Hurricane Matthew and Hurricane Florence in Lumberton County. Anita Brown-Graham hosts. Generous support for this series is provided by UNC-School of … Read more