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Coalition eager to apply lessons at home, Milwaukee anti-crime group inspired by its mission to Boston

James H. Burnett III

May 28, 2000 |

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel |

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Response Location: United States, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Now that a coalition of Milwaukee preachers, police and prosecutors has witnessed firsthand the success of a crime-fighting partnership in Boston, the local coalition is clearing its first obstacle -- putting its ideas into action at home.

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Holy alliance: Boston's cop-clergy partnership sees plunge in homicides

James H. Burnett III

March 12, 2000 |

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel |

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Over 3000 Words

Response Location: United States, Roxbury, Massachusetts

Partnerships between police officers and clergy are being credited with dramatically reducing the rate of homicide in Boston, particularly among teens. And it is drawing the attention of officials in larger cities across the United States, all of whom are looking at adopting some portion of the Boston model.

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