Naarc Cure the Streets

Cure The Streets is a gun violence intervention organization based in Washington, DC, utilizing a public health approach to prevent gun violence by treating it similarly to infectious diseases. Their mission focuses on interrupting violence, changing community norms, and providing wrap-around resources to empower high-risk individuals to become change agents.

By mediating conflicts, teaching healthier alternatives, and raising awareness about the learned nature of violence, Cure The Streets aims to foster safer communities and provide greater access to services and opportunities for those affected by violence. Their dedicated efforts are particularly focused on various neighborhoods in Ward 8 and Ward 5, highlighting the critical role of community involvement in the fight against gun violence.

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