Harrisburg’s Group Violence Intervention program (GVI) takes a proactive approach to reducing gang and gun violence by engaging directly with neighborhoods affected by crime. Recently, community members visited the site where 31-year-old Corey Hartz was shot, emphasizing the program’s commitment to showing residents that help is available and that they are not alone in their struggles.
Led by individuals like Pastor Derrick James and program director Angelo Craig, GVI aims to provide essential resources and guidance for a safer future. Maurice Peppers, a participant with a history of incarceration, shares his experience to motivate at-risk youth, stressing the importance of community support and redemption. As the program continues its outreach, Craig remains optimistic about its potential long-term impact, believing change can start with simply knocking on doors.
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