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Violence as Public Health in Topeka | Topeka News
In Topeka, a bold new approach is turning violence into a public health crisis — one data-driven intervention at a time. The Capital Peace Project, run by the YWCA, sends trained “violence interrupters” — many with firsthand experience in the justice system — into neighborhoods like Highland Park to build trust and break cycles of harm before they escalate. They’re not just responding to violence; they’re tackling its root causes — poverty, food insecurity, lack of resources — recognizing that trauma and exposure normalize violence. Inspired by proven models elsewhere, this initiative…
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