Thanh Truong with FOX-8 looked to examine what has contributed to the annual decrease in violent crime in New Orleans, now the lowest rates since the 1960’s. He spoke with many community members including Executive Director, Ernest Johnson to learn how Ubuntu Village utilizes violence intervention practices to prevent acts of retaliation. But a decrease in violence is more than just numbers, they are people with friends, family, and a community that are impacted by their loss. The work of violence intervention takes a village of partners and agencies working together to invest in community-based collaboration and investment.
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