Community
Healing Temple Head Start “Say No to Violence!” march Thursday
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You can join the group at 10 a.m. tomorrow to show young people and the community your support to end violence.
News
Neighborhood Recovery Initative: Progress made, but work still needed
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The violence prevention program held an advocacy luncheon Wednesday, with students, residents and community leaders, to reflect on its first year working with Austin youth.
News
Austin’s new police commander, community plan to take back five crime hotspots
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Identified areas of high-crime will receive greater police attention and church groups, block club leaders, police and residents will picket the spots every Wednesday in June in an attempt to reduce violence.
News
Austin views award-winning documentary “The Interrupters”
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The March 5 screening at Austin Town Hall brought residents and activists together with a mission to prevent violence and save lives.
Community
Official wants memorials removed from West Side
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They’re not a “good look” for the community, says 28th Ward Ald. Jason Ervin.
News
Local youth direct a “community healing”
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The Jan. 28 event included motivational speeches and performances to celebrate the student’s efforts to address issues young people face.
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Poverty Action Campaign penning Austin’s manifesto
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Members, who will meet tonight, encourage residents to get involved and support initiatives to improve the community.
News
Film takes closer look at prostitution
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Its focus on danger, violence and discrimination has Ald. Jason Ervin reconsidering an ordinance to penalize women involved in the industry.
Community
Live theater Friday at Westinghouse College Prep
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The show is part of a series that offers an entertainment approach to community healing for West Side youth.
News
Activists, young people discuss reform at juvenile justice forum
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Many ideas exchanged about how to keep young people out of trouble in Austin, which has the third highest number of teen arrests in the city.