interrupter

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Eugene Smith, a father of five, was also a violence interrupter in Southeast Washington and had a “teddy bear”-like personality, according to friends at the vigil.

From Washington Post

The city began making significant investments in violence interrupters five years ago, and programs run by D.C. and the independently elected attorney general have expanded.

From Washington Post

It also employs credible messengers on the streets and violence interrupters in a D.C. hospital who work directly with shooting victims to mediate conflicts.

From Washington Post

And the Police Department said in a prepared statement that it “routinely collaborates with violence interrupters, local clergy, local organizations, community stakeholders and other city agencies to stem youth violence.”

From Seattle Times

Violence interruption works: There was a 31% drop in homicides and 19% in shootings in two Chicago districts where interrupters worked.

From Salon