Staff Report / jaxlocal.org

The Jacksonville Sheriff's Office, in Jacksonville, FL, recently held a successful Group Violence Intervention (GVI) Roundtable Discussion with community leaders. During the discussion, participants shared their experiences, addressed new challenges, and worked together to develop actionable strategies to combat group violence in the community.

Community leaders have committed to regular meetings to continue discussing and implementing strategies to address group violence in Jacksonville. JSO Outreach Coordinator Garland Scott expressed that there is a collective effort to combat violence and create change. He emphasized the importance of faith, community support, and justice working hand in hand to address these issues.

This initiative reflects the community's dedication to tackling group violence and working towards a safer environment for all residents.

Source: Jacksonville Sheriff's Office | Jacksonville FL

Source Type: Police

Source Location: Jacksonville

Jacksonville, FL

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