MADISON — On Tuesday, Gov. Tony Evers, joined by violence prevention advocates, local law enforcement, elected officials, students, and community members, signed Executive Order #254, creating a statewide Wisconsin Office of Violence Prevention, and announced he is directing $10 million for the office to begin its work and administer grants supporting violence and gun violence […]
Love Without Violence Conference Seeks to Empower Domestic Abuse Survivors
By Karen Stokes Milwaukee’s 5th Annual Love Without Violence Conference held on October 19-20 kicked off National Domestic Awareness Month. Survivors, advocates, and family violence organizations are hosting workshops, panel discussions, and speakers to foster engaging and in-depth conversations about the harsh realities of domestic violence. “I decided to do this conference because I was […]
Creating Safer Communities and Reducing Violence – An Interview with Director Hamilton, Office of Violence Prevention
By Karen Stokes In recent years, as the warmer weather approaches, there have been concerns about the potential escalation of violence in the City. However, recent data from the Milwaukee Police Department (MPD) indicates homicides showing a nearly 40% decrease and non-fatal shootings are down by almost 10% compared to the same period last year. […]