Violence Interrupters, INC Chicago
Activity Report (January 2022 – June 2022)
- 32 high risk conflicts mediated involving gang violence and the potential of a shooting on the west and south side of Chicago (Austin, Englewood, Chatham, Roseland, West Humboldt Park, East Garfield, and West Garfield Communities
- 20 fights interrupted by Violence Interrupters on the west and south side of Chicago
- Worked with over 80 high risk youth
- 800 hours spent working with the high-risk youth
- Referred 35 of the 80 high risk youth to employment training
- Referred 40 of the 80 high risk youth to educational services
- Referred 5 of the high-risk youth to mental health services
- Facilitated six peace summits