Feb 2024

Community Violence Intervention Leadership Academy Week in Washington, D.C.

Chico Tillmon Rodrigo Canales Alesisia Cobb Mark Saint Kim Smith Arin Zwonitzer

View highlights from the Community Violence Intervention Leadership Academy’s week in Washington, D.C. in February 2024 including capstone presentations, meeting with policymakers, and the graduation event at the White House with Vice President Kamala Harris.

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