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The Role of the Community in Reducing Crime and Violence

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Chief Rodney Monroe

Chief Monroe discusses the drop in violence around the country in the past year, and why he believes there was a turnaround. He also talks about the lessons he took out of his time working in the violence-plagued areas of Washington DC.

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The Truce at Benning Terrace

Charlie Penny, founder of the Benning Terrace Youth Opportunity, joins the program to talk about what life was like growing up in the warzone of Benning Terrace in Washington DC. Arthur “Rico” Rush of the Alliance of Concerned Men talks about the truce they negotiated between the rival gangs, and how its influence spread across the country.

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The Benning Terrace Youth Opportunity

Charlie talks his positive work in the community, and gives us some details about his program & how its helping young adults behave better in schools and the community.

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