We're grateful to organizations like @NetworkSurvivor, who work to support survivors and do crime prevention through environmental design (CPTED) projects in Baltimore by restoring and transforming community spaces into places of love, peace, and healing. https://t.co/7hPcEtwt62
Everyone deserves to feel safe in their physical surroundings.
Founded in 2016, @letsthrivebmore supports nearly 200 young people and their families who have suffered traumatic losses due to gun violence. The Healing Garden provides space for survivors to connect and heal.
Led by people most impacted by gun violence who know the unique needs of their communities best, community violence intervention (CVI) programs are one of the most effective strategies for reducing gun violence.
Here's what they do ⬇️
#InTheNews: Expand Medicaid’s Investment In #CommunityViolenceIntervention
State #Medicaid agencies had previously had the authority to add violence prevention services as a benefit, but these were not used until recent actions by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.
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A study of policing in Sandtown-Winchester, the neighborhood that houses Gilmor Homes, described the dynamic between the police and the community as “over-policed, yet underserved.”https://t.co/V3hIoZKtFp
Join us Saturday, June 3rd as we celebrate the lives of those who we have lost to gun violence as well as bring ourselves back to the community.
There will be games, crafts, music, giveaways and much more!
We all know how heavy the weight of gun violence prevention is, that is why, in honor of Baltimore's Wear Orange weekend, Family Survivor Network will be hosting our second CommUNITY Day event.
Family Survivor Network is getting a new mural by Fazer, and it reflects the healing & hope happening in West Baltimore. @NetworkSurvivor is a partner with Maryland
@MomsDemand#EndGunViolence
@NetworkSurvivor is hosting their first annual Holiday Gift Drive and need your help! They are accepting clothes, toys, and other gift. If you can donate anything, feel free to reach out to them at [email protected]. https://t.co/IXdcZe8u0R
Last week for Thread's Speakers Series, Executive Director for the @Com_Med_Prog and @BmoreCeasefire co-founder@Erricka Bridgeford shared her story of becoming an advocate and mediator. The Thread community is lucky to have you as a partner in pushing for a better Baltimore.
Thank you to @Everytown Community Safety Fund for investing in the park restoration led by @NetworkSurvivor in Baltimore. Maryland @MomsDemand is proud to partner with the Sandtown community members at Family Survivor Network in re-establishing this park of healing and hope. 💜
WATER SAMPLING NOTICE: DPW has sampled several locations in City Council District 9: 1503 W. Lafayette Ave. (Fire Dept. Engine 8) and Police facilities at 1034 N. Mount St, 920 N. Carey St where total coliform, E.coli contaminants have been identified in the water.
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Dorian Walker, B.S. '14, a Negotiations and Conflict Management graduate student and executive director of @NetworkSurvivor, has been recognized as a "Baltimore Homecoming Hero." Find out why: https://t.co/Jp18UC0PGM @UBaltAlumni#UBalt
Been thinking about how mental illness would not be such a widespread issue if we included emotional literacy & health much more.
Everything healthy & healing has roots in vulnerability and the spirit of connection.