Metropolitan Peace Initiatives

"Peacekeepers saw a 31% decrease in shootings over a two-year period, with nearby areas seeing a reduction of 41%" 'Chicago Reporter Highlights Chicago Peacekeepers Program, 35% Decrease in Homicides in Single Year' via The Chicago Reporter

Chicago Reporter Highlights Chicago Peacekeepers Program, 35% Decrease in Homicides in Single Year - Metropolitan Peace Initiatives A recent in-depth piece from The Chicago Reporter featured Community Violence Intervention (CVI) leaders from Communities Partnering 4 Peace (CP4P), who shared some of the complexities of the Peacekeepers Program.

'Community violence intervention members search for "teen takeover" solutions' via CBS News

Community violence intervention members search for "teen takeover" solutions According to Chicago police, 53 people were arrested on Memorial Day, and nine weapons were recovered—including guns, knives, tasers, and bear mace. Around half of those charged were minors for things like weapons charges, reckless conduct, and failing to disperse.