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  • How program goes far beyond ‘paying kids to stop killing' each other

    Jeff Seidel

    December 17, 2016 |

    Detroit Free Press |

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    Response Location: United States, Richmond, California

    The police department and the Office of Neighbourhood Safety in Richmond, CA are lowering the number of homicides by identifying the youths most likely to commit crimes and giving them cash in return for compliance with their program.

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  • Neighborhood safety leader Boggan knows how tempting revenge can be

    Jeff Seidel

    December 17, 2016 |

    Detroit Free Press |

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    Response Location: United States, Richmond, California

    Many murders are the result of revenge, or an eye-for-eye behaviour. The Office of Neighborhood Safety in Richmond CA is trying to change this revenge behaviour by hiring ex-cons to mentor people who are likely to commit a crime.

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  • Program taps unusual weapon to stop killings: Respect

    Jeff Seidel

    December 17, 2016 |

    Detroit Free Press |

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    Response Location: United States, Richmond, California

    A program in Richmond California identifies and enlists felons and youth at-risk for firearm violence in a fellowship, and is credited for a 76% decrease in homicides in the city. Participants receive relationship building, life maps, excursions, stipends, intergenerational mentoring, and internships, and are paid for good behaviour.

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