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Violent Crime Reduction Initiative (VCRI)

Innovative Approaches for Reducing Violent Crime, Gun Violence, and Enhance Community Safety in Racine & Racine County.

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City of Racine & Racine County Violent Crime Reduction Initiative
Violent Crime Reduction Initiative (VCRI) – a holistic approach to reducing gun violence and creating better lives for men and boys, their families, and our community.
We have launched the Violent Crime Reduction Initiative (VCRI) in response to a surge in violent gun crime. This comprehensive strategy aims to address and mitigate the impact of gun violence on our community. The initiative is a collaborative effort involving the City of Racine, Racine County, and the Racine Unified School District, all working together to ensure the safety and well-being of our residents. We’ve all come together to take action to address gun violence and to keep our community safe.

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The latest developments, progress, and initiatives undertaken to combat and reduce violent crime in our communities.

Youth Summer Jobs Initiative

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County Executive Jonathan Delagrave joined community leaders at Pritchard Park to kick off Racine County’s Youth Summer Jobs initiative, a new program to improve...

How Racine’s Community Connectors Prevent Gang Violence

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In the ongoing effort to create safer learning environments, Racine's Community Connectors initiative is vital in preventing school gang violence. Community Connectors...

COP Houses and Police Join Forces to Reduce Gun Violence in the Racine Community

by | Dec 30, 2023 | News | 0 Comments

In the face of rising gun violence, the city of Racine implemented an innovative approach to community policing through COP (Community Oriented Policing) Houses in...

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