Program Profile: Cure Violence (Chicago, Ill.)

A violence prevention program that uses a public health approach, using trained street violence interrupters and outreach workers, public education campaigns, and community mobilization to reduce shootings and killings.

Evidence Rating: Promising | One study

Date:

Date Created: July 17, 2024
Program Snapshot

Age: 16 - 25

Gender: Male, Female

Race/Ethnicity: White, Black, Hispanic

Geography: Urban

Setting (Delivery): Other Community Setting, High Crime Neighborhoods/Hot Spots

Program Type: Children Exposed to Violence, Community Awareness/Mobilization, Conflict Resolution/Interpersonal Skills, Gang Prevention/Intervention, Violence Prevention

Targeted Population: Children Exposed to Violence, Gang Members, High Risk Offenders, Young Offenders

Current Program Status: Active

Program Director:
Cure Violence
Cure Violence

1603 W. Taylor St., MC 923
Chicago, IL 60612
United States

Phone: 312.996.8775
Website