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The effects of gun violence, harm reduction strategies and support services will take center stage at the first Gun Violence Prevention Initiative Town Hall Saturday. The community meeting will run from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 202 S. Genesee St in Waukegan. The event is hosted by the Lake County state’s attorney’s office Gun Violence Prevention Initiative (GVPI) in collaboration with Jesus Name .
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The Lake County State's Attorney's Office announced they have selected a coalition to manage the new gun violence interrupter program, which aims to reduce violence in Waukegan, Zion and North Chicago.
Lake County has seen twice as many gun-related homicides so far this year than at the same point in 2021, driving home the reasons behind Friday s launch of the new Gun Violence Prevention Initiative. "This is a plan designed to reach people before the shooting starts," State s Attorney Eric Rinehart said.