Anti violence programs new orleans

They get a public verbal commitment from the NOPD to meet prior to the adoption of any policies. Toggle Sliding Bar Area. Sign-up for our email list now - don't miss the fun! Go to Top. She was forced to undergo bypass surgery. Cargo has lost two sons to gun violence in separate incidents: Henry died in at 28, and Eric died in at The meetings have been challenging, the women said, and there was at least one major stumbling block along the way.

The group initially included the mother of a convicted murderer in an attempt to bridge the gap between victims and perpetrators, but her participation was complicated by the stress of having an incarcerated son. October saw two killings in New Orleans. Adding in a third death that occurred in February but was only deemed a homicide months later, the city will officially report three homicides for the month to the FBI.

The City of New Orleans contracted with the nonprofit, CEO Works, to provide transitional employment for citizens coming home from incarceration. Participants work 4 days a week doing blight reduction and grass-cutting and attend professional development one day a week, which includes soft skills training and resume development. A community-based intervention that interrupts conflicts before they turn violent by using culturally competent messengers as violence interrupters and mediators.

With nine current staff members, the organization responds to shootings victims and their families at both UMC and New Orleans East Hospital and attempts to diffuse conflict and prevent retaliation. On April 6, the City launched an eight-week program to connect young people who are disconnected from work and school with soft-skills training and employment opportunities through the City's Office of Workforce Development.

After the two-month program, participants will be connected with a nine-month job experience and extended case management.

A partnership with Tulane's Schools of Public Health and Professional Advancement to rigorously study gun violence in the city and to evaluate the effectiveness of our interventions. In her Chicago neighborhood, Lofton became an advocate for anti-violence and social justice initiatives through a church organization called B. The program aims to teach youths how to be leaders and peacemakers in their communities. She also worked with Arne Duncan, the former U.

Secretary of Education and his Chicago-based anti-gun violence organization. They are asking for Teyonna Lofton to come speak on this platform? To speak in front of Arne Duncan? To speak in front of the NBA players? While most of the selection process was conducted via email and telephone calls with an NBA representative, Lofton said she enjoyed learning about the programs the professional athletes were involved with in their communities.