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INITIATIVE Youth Gun Violence Prevention Leadership Development Issue Credible messengers are the key to Cure Violence and reaching disconnected young people. However, many do not have the formal training that would help them be even more effective in their work. Solution With the lens of advancing credible messengers skills and careers, we are developing an evidence-based leadership curriculum.
Topic Highlights Providing credible messengers with a foundation in leadership skills will support their growth and abilities in working with the community.
Changing the Narrative Since public health strategies incorporate historical and contemporary injustice, space is created for non-traditional models, like Cure Violence, that are geared towards stopping violence from happening by addressing root causes. Equipping credible messengers with the skills to engage in community organizing that is rooted in collective efficacy results in empowered community members, greater self-efficacy and civic engagement. |
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