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	~~{{Short description\|Public health approach to violence prevention}}~~		== Cure Violence ==
	~~{{Use dmy dates\|date~~=~~October 2023}}~~

	[[File:Logo-primary.jpg\|Cure Violence logo\|thumb\|right]]		[[File:Logo-primary.jpg\|Cure Violence logo\|thumb\|right]]
			'''Cure Violence''' is a public health initiative aimed at reducing violence in communities by treating it as a contagious disease. Founded in 2000 by [[Gary Slutkin]], an epidemiologist and physician, the program applies disease control methods to prevent the spread of violence. The organization is headquartered in [[Chicago]], [[Illinois]], and operates in various cities across the [[United States]] and internationally.

	~~'''~~Cure Violence~~''' is a public health initiative aimed at reducing~~ violence in ~~communities by treating it as a contagious~~ disease~~. The program was founded~~ in ~~2000 by~~ [[~~Gary Slutkin~~]], ~~an epidemiologist who applied his experience in controlling infectious~~ diseases to the ~~problem~~ of violence. ~~The approach focuses on interrupting the transmission of~~ violence, ~~changing the behavior of~~ the ~~highest potential transmitters~~, ~~and~~ changing community norms.		== History ==
			Cure Violence was established in response to the high levels of violence in urban areas, particularly in Chicago. Dr. Gary Slutkin, who had previously worked on infectious disease control in [[Africa]], noticed parallels between the spread of diseases and the spread of violence. He proposed that violence could be "interrupted" using similar strategies employed in disease control, such as identifying and treating the source, changing community norms, and providing support to those affected.

	~~==History==~~		== Methodology ==
	Cure Violence was originally established in [[Chicago]], Illinois, under the name "CeaseFire". The program was developed in response to the high rates of [[homicide]] and [[gun violence]] in the city. By employing strategies similar to those used in public health to combat infectious diseases, Cure Violence sought to "interrupt" the spread of violence by identifying and mediating potentially violent conflicts before they escalate.

	==Methodology==
	The Cure Violence model is based on three main components:		The Cure Violence model is based on three main components:

	===~~Interrupting Transmission~~===		=== Detect and Interrupt Potentially Violent Conflicts ===
	~~The first step in the Cure Violence model is to interrupt the transmission of violence. This is achieved by employing~~ "violence interrupters," ~~individuals who~~ are ~~often former gang members or individuals with a history of violence who have credibility within the community. These interrupters work~~ to mediate ~~conflicts and prevent retaliatory violence.~~		Trained "violence interrupters" are deployed to identify and mediate potentially violent situations before they escalate. These individuals often have backgrounds similar to those they serve, allowing them to build trust and effectively intervene.

	~~===Identifying and Treating High-Risk Individuals===~~
	~~Cure Violence focuses on identifying individuals who are at the highest risk of being involved in violence, either as perpetrators or victims~~. These individuals ~~are provided with support and resources~~ to ~~change their behavior, including counseling, job training~~, and ~~educational opportunities~~.

	===~~Changing Community Norms~~===		=== Identify and Treat High-Risk Individuals ===
	The program ~~also aims~~ to change ~~community norms around violence~~. This ~~involves engaging community leaders~~, ~~organizing events~~, and ~~conducting public education campaigns~~ to ~~promote non-violent conflict resolution and to shift attitudes towards violence~~.		The program focuses on individuals at high risk of being involved in violence, providing them with counseling, support, and resources to change their behavior. This includes helping them find employment, education, and other opportunities to improve their lives.

	==~~Impact and Expansion~~==		=== Mobilize the Community to Change Norms ===
	~~Since its inception,~~ Cure Violence ~~has been implemented in numerous cities across the [[United States]]~~ and ~~internationally~~. The ~~program has been credited with significant reductions in~~ violence ~~in several communities. For example, evaluations of the program in Chicago have shown reductions in shootings~~ and ~~killings in areas where the program was active~~.		Cure Violence works to change community norms around violence by engaging local leaders, organizing events, and promoting messages of non-violence. The goal is to create a cultural shift that discourages violence and supports peaceful conflict resolution.

	Cure Violence has ~~also~~ been ~~adapted for use~~ in other ~~countries~~, including [[~~Honduras~~]], [[~~South~~ Africa]], and [[~~Colombia~~]]~~, where it has been used to address issues of gang violence and community conflict~~.		== Impact ==
			Studies have shown that Cure Violence has been effective in reducing violence in the areas where it is implemented. For example, evaluations in Chicago and other cities have reported significant reductions in shootings and killings. The program's success has led to its adoption in various international locations, including [[Latin America]], [[Africa]], and the [[Middle East]].

	==Criticism and Challenges==		== Criticism and Challenges ==
	While Cure Violence has been praised for its innovative approach, it has also faced criticism and challenges. Some critics argue that the program's reliance on former ~~gang members~~ as violence interrupters can be problematic, ~~and there are concerns about the sustainability of~~ funding and ~~resources for the program~~.		While Cure Violence has been praised for its innovative approach, it has also faced criticism and challenges. Some critics argue that the program's reliance on former offenders as violence interrupters can be problematic. Additionally, securing consistent funding and measuring long-term impact remain ongoing challenges.

	==Related ~~pages~~==		== Related Pages ==
	* [[Violence prevention]]		* [[Violence prevention]]
	* [[Public health]]		* [[Public health]]
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	[[Category:Organizations ~~established~~ in ~~2000~~]]		[[Category:Organizations based in Chicago]]

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{{Short description|Public health approach to violence prevention}}
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[[File:Logo-primary.jpg|Cure Violence logo|thumb|right]]

'''Cure Violence''' is a public health initiative aimed at reducing violence in communities by treating it as a contagious disease. The program was founded in 2000 by [[Gary Slutkin]], an epidemiologist who applied his experience in controlling infectious diseases to the problem of violence. The approach focuses on interrupting the transmission of violence, changing the behavior of the highest potential transmitters, and changing community norms.

==History==
Cure Violence was originally established in [[Chicago]], Illinois, under the name "CeaseFire". The program was developed in response to the high rates of [[homicide]] and [[gun violence]] in the city. By employing strategies similar to those used in public health to combat infectious diseases, Cure Violence sought to "interrupt" the spread of violence by identifying and mediating potentially violent conflicts before they escalate.

==Methodology==
The Cure Violence model is based on three main components:

===Interrupting Transmission===
The first step in the Cure Violence model is to interrupt the transmission of violence. This is achieved by employing "violence interrupters," individuals who are often former gang members or individuals with a history of violence who have credibility within the community. These interrupters work to mediate conflicts and prevent retaliatory violence.

===Identifying and Treating High-Risk Individuals===
Cure Violence focuses on identifying individuals who are at the highest risk of being involved in violence, either as perpetrators or victims. These individuals are provided with support and resources to change their behavior, including counseling, job training, and educational opportunities.

===Changing Community Norms===
The program also aims to change community norms around violence. This involves engaging community leaders, organizing events, and conducting public education campaigns to promote non-violent conflict resolution and to shift attitudes towards violence.

==Impact and Expansion==
Since its inception, Cure Violence has been implemented in numerous cities across the [[United States]] and internationally. The program has been credited with significant reductions in violence in several communities. For example, evaluations of the program in Chicago have shown reductions in shootings and killings in areas where the program was active.

Cure Violence has also been adapted for use in other countries, including [[Honduras]], [[South Africa]], and [[Colombia]], where it has been used to address issues of gang violence and community conflict.

==Criticism and Challenges==
While Cure Violence has been praised for its innovative approach, it has also faced criticism and challenges. Some critics argue that the program's reliance on former gang members as violence interrupters can be problematic, and there are concerns about the sustainability of funding and resources for the program.

==Related pages==
* [[Violence prevention]]
* [[Public health]]
* [[Epidemiology]]
* [[Community health]]

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