Marcus grew up navigating the challenges of street culture between Los Angeles and Chicago, which eventually led to his incarceration. After his release, he turned his experience into a mission, working with Chicago Ceasefire to interrupt cycles of violence and train others across the country. Now, as the founder of McAllister Consultancy & Training, Marcus travels widely to inspire and educate communities on violence prevention.

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As Toya shares her story of losing so many family and friends to gun violence, her son begins to comfort her in his own way. Toya says her son gives her hope on difficult days.

Toya grew up on the West Side of Chicago, where she experienced gun violence at an early age. Today as a social worker, she gives back to her community by providing therapeutic support and encouraging younger generations to reach their fullest potential.

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Jason — community leader, advocate, and founder/CEO of Compromising Choices — transformed his life after years of being in and out of prison. While incarcerated, he earned his GED and became a GED tutor and evidence-based group mentor, inspiring others and taking the first steps toward lasting change. Today, through his work in community violence intervention (CVI), Jason uses his story to help young Black men and women overcome their circumstances and reach their full potential.

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Community organizer, activist, and advocate Greg Jackson survived a near-fatal shooting as an innocent bystander in 2013. Following his recovery, he dedicated himself to preventing gun violence. As the former Deputy Director of the White House Office of Gun Violence Prevention, he has played a pivotal role in reducing homicides, securing federal resources to build safer communities, and mentoring youth and community violence intervention leaders across the country.

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Dr. Chico Tillmon was justice-impacted but discovered his purpose after being introduced to Community Violence Intervention while working as a violence interrupter. Today, Dr. Chico is a leading national consultant on violence prevention and the Executive Director of the Community Violence Intervention Leadership Academy at the University of Chicago, and he works to reduce crime and violence in Chicago and beyond.

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Ricky “Dip” Usher, grew up around drugs and violence, and lost a lot of close friends before deciding that he wanted to live a different lifestyle. Now as the “Mayor of Mechanicsville,” and the CEO and Executive Director of Wii Care Atlanta, he works to reduce gun violence and promote healing in the very neighborhood where he grew up.

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Dr. Jordan Murphy sits down with Erica Atwood, The Deputy of Engagement for Cities United, and Ricky “Dip” Usher, CEO of Wii Care Atlanta to talk about the financial investment from the Coalition to Advance Public Safety (CAPS) in Atlanta-based Community Violence Intervention (CVI) organizations. The investment will strengthen local efforts to reduce community violence by 15% and expand support for those most impacted by gun violence.

The CAPS initiative, led by four national Black-led technical assistance providers, is committed to scaling proven, community-driven strategies to address gun violence by supporting cities in building sustainable, long-term, safety solutions. The five Atlanta-based organizations who are recipients of the financial investment and technical assistance are Girassol Wellness, Wii Care, Atlanta Victim Assistance, H.O.P.E Hustlers, and Circle of Safety.

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After experiencing the loss of friends in his youth, Norman has become committed to making change in his community. Today, he is the Chief Executive Officer of Trajectory Changing Solutions, leading innovative violence reduction strategies in the US and the Caribbean. Norman always works to encourage, inspire, and impact the lives of every person he meets. Peace Can’t Wait!

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