Nigerian Women Talk 1,000 Gang Members Out of Violence
In a city scarred by conflict, women are persuading young gang members to abandon violence through weekly peace circles. Their quiet approach is working where arrests alone couldn't.
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UN-Backed Force Arrives in Haiti to Combat Gang Violence
After years of escalating violence, the first troops from a new international force have landed in Haiti to help restore safety to communities terrorized by gangs. The mission brings fresh hope to a nation where citizens have endured years of fear and instability.
El Salvador Mothers Turn Gang Violence Grief Into Hope
In El Salvador, mothers who lost children to gang violence are supporting each other through shared grief, transforming personal tragedy into collective strength. Led by women like Mari, they're proving that healing can emerge from even the darkest pain. #
Scientists Find Real Solutions to Youth Gang Violence
New research reveals why young people join gangs and proves harsh laws don't work. Early intervention programs targeting friendship, family, and community connections show real promise instead.
Haiti's World Cup Team Brings Hope to Gang-Torn Nation
Haiti's national soccer team is giving 11.5 million people hope amid gang violence that killed 5,600 in 2024 alone. Their first World Cup since 1974 has united a nation where even the team can't play at home.
London Police Visits Cut Domestic Violence Order Breaches
London police are now knocking on doors to personally check on domestic violence victims, making protective orders actually work. Early results show arrests and charges for domestic violence up 82% in one year.
Bakersfield Gets $5M to Prevent Domestic Violence Deaths
A survivor who lost her arm is sharing her story as Bakersfield launches a $5 million violence prevention program. The city is using data to stop domestic violence before it turns deadly.
Boston Hospital Program Cuts Gun Violence Victims' Risk by 50%
A Boston hospital program that supports shooting and stabbing survivors has cut their risk of future violence by half. The findings could help cities nationwide reduce gun violence through targeted hospital interventions.
Ex-Gang Member Heals New Zealand's Hardest to Reach
While New Zealand bans gang patches, former gangster Lucky Te Koha is taking a different approach: healing the trauma that creates gang members in the first place. His bi-monthly sessions help gang members break cycles of silence, shame, and intergenerational pain.
Ballarat's $9.8M Plan Tackles Domestic Violence at Its Roots
An Australian city is pioneering a bold approach to ending domestic violence before it starts. Respect Ballarat targets schools, workplaces, and sports clubs with prevention programs that experts say could become a national model.
Domestic Violence Drops in Australia for First Time in Decade
Women reporting domestic violence in Australia has fallen significantly since 2019, marking the first decline in nearly ten years. The breakthrough study challenges the widespread belief that family violence is only getting worse.
Scotland Slashed Murders 56% by Treating Violence as Disease
Once Europe's murder capital, Scotland transformed itself by viewing violence as a public health crisis instead of just a crime. The results are stunning: homicides dropped 56% in Glasgow and violent crime fell by a third nationwide.
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South African Teens Clean Streets, Challenge Gangs
In a crime-hit neighborhood where municipal services collapsed, young volunteers are transforming their community one project at a time. For six years, they've cleared illegal dumps, started businesses, and given hope to kids who once saw gangs as their only option.
Haiti Opens First State Safe House for Violence Survivors
Haiti just launched its first government-backed safe house for women and girls fleeing sexual violence, offering protection and a path to rebuild their lives. The UN-supported facility marks a critical step forward in a country where survivors previously had nowhere to turn.
750 Men Declare Violence-Free Zone in Chicago Neighborhood
A Chicago pastor united 750 men on the South Side to reclaim a neighborhood once labeled the city's most dangerous block. They declared the area surrounding a new community center a 100% violence-free zone where kids can finally feel safe.
Ghana Opens New Shelter for Domestic Violence Survivors
Ghana just opened a new shelter offering safe refuge, counseling, medical care, and legal aid to survivors of domestic violence. The facility marks a major step forward in protecting vulnerable women and children across the country.
Nebraska Hospital Offers Free Violence Prevention Training
CHI Health Good Samaritan is teaming up with the S.A.F.E. Center to bring free Green Dot training to Kearney, teaching community members how to prevent violence before it starts. The nationally recognized program shows everyday people how to step in and shift their community's culture toward safety.
Tanzania Begins Healing After Election Violence Inquiry
President Samia Suluhu Hassan accepted a landmark inquiry report and launched a five-step plan to heal Tanzania after October 2025 election violence. The plan includes victim support, criminal investigations, and a path toward constitutional reform.
Alachua County Trains Volunteers to Help Violence Victims
A Florida county is recruiting community volunteers to spread awareness about violence prevention and connect neighbors with life-saving support services. Training starts May 20 for those who want to make their community safer.
Men Step Up as Allies in Fight Against Gender Violence
Over 60 countries now celebrate White Ribbon Day, a movement that's flipping the script on ending violence against women by recruiting men as mentors and allies. A London photo exhibit honored 16 men nominated by women for their powerful advocacy work.
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