USA "Violence Interrupters, Salinas" Jay Dunn 29 images Created 30 Oct 2013
"Violence Interrupters" was created in January 2013 as an interactive audio slideshow about gang violence prevention efforts in Salinas, California. The images in this gallery are only part of the story. >> You can WATCH "Violence Interrupters" in HD on Vimeo at https://vimeo.com/jaydunn/violenceinterrupters or LISTEN to the soundtrack on Soundcloud http://bit.ly/HHR1yn << STORY PRECIS: With the help of a "Project Safe Neighborhoods" grant from the US Department of Justice, Second Chance Family and Youth Services in Salinas, California is incorporating “violence interrupters” into their comprehensive outreach strategy. These staff members will work with individuals including gang members and families to help prevent retaliation and mediate quarrels between groups before they escalate. Photographed and recorded by Jay Dunn.