Office of Violence Prevention Establishment

Highlighted ongoing gun violence issues, recalled past street outreach work, and urged council members to visit different wards to understand local realities.

Asked the city to partner directly with peer advocates at We Are Revolutionary to build authentic community safety solutions.

Expressed support for Local Law G and voiced frustration regarding lack of inclusion in city climate surveys.

Raised concerns about drug activity, congestion, and lack of police responsiveness around North Swan Street and Third Street.

Spoke as a youth organizer with We Are Revolutionary about addressing trauma and including youth voices in violence prevention.

Stated that young people experience community violence daily and should be partners in the Office of Violence Prevention.

Credited We Are Revolutionary with keeping youth out of the streets and urged the city to support the organization.

Called on the city to create the Office of Violence Prevention and build a coalition focused on upstream prevention.

Discussed how youth programs teach pre-workforce skills and emotional regulation to prevent violence.

Advocated for reformative youth mentorship and emotional intelligence training rather than punitive surveillance.

Expressed support for the Office of Violence Prevention and praised We Are Revolutionary for teaching advocacy.

Shared experiences with relational and restorative practices in refugee communities and youth conflict mapping.

Voiced support for the Violence Prevention Office under the mayor's office to ensure unified leadership and strategic alignment.