Tag: office of community violence solutions
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Denver-based faith group fights for normalcy amid violence in ‘wild west’
On Thursday, Denver’s faith-led Safe Haven program put up a tent behind the Five Points Plaza on Soul Street, fired up the outdoor cooker and served anyone who was hungry for a hamburger, a cold bottle of water or a hug. The group had tents up in Montbello on Tuesday. And, on Friday night, they…
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Denver, Aurora’s tactics evolve as gangs attract younger children more prone to violence
Experts say this new reality makes it even more difficult to get to gang members — and help set them on the right path — before tragedy strikes