Articles tagged as: Indy Peacemakers
June 27, 2022
Indianapolis peacemaker ‘dedicated to his community’ fatally shot
An Indianapolis peacemaker was fatally shot Saturday evening. The city’s Office of Public Health and Safety, which runs the peacemaker program, identified the man as John “J.B.” Barnett.
Read MoreJanuary 21, 2022
Significant increase in peacemakers for violence reduction effort
The city hired 35 new peacekeepers using federal relief money.
Read MoreJuly 16, 2019
Indy Council Approves $900,000 For Food Access, Anti-Crime Programs
In a packed room, some supported and some opposed the specifics of the proposal. But many voiced concerns before the vote over how the city approached the problem.
Read MoreJune 3, 2019
City-County Council Considers Path For New Peacekeepers, Clay Resigns
Monday night the Indianapolis City-County Council introduced a proposal to fund two new peacekeepers to work with at-risk youth.
Read MoreAugust 9, 2018
New Peacemaker Hosts Neighborhood Cleanup In Near Eastside Neighborhood
Robert Fry is one of two recently hired Community Resource Coordinators, also known as "peacemakers." He will serve in Indianapolis' most challenged communities to connect residents with resources.
Read MoreJuly 25, 2018
Two New 'Indy Peacemakers' Plan To Tackle Violence On The Ground
Starting Monday, Indianapolis will implement a new strategy to encourage peace in neighborhoods that have seen increasing violence.
Read MoreJune 6, 2018
Indianapolis Invests In Violence Reduction Efforts
Indianapolis has a new community-driven crime prevention effort. Mayor Joe Hogsett announced the first Director of Community Violence Reduction Shonna Majors and a new grant program to fund local solutions.
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