Jul 2024
Democratic National Convention (DNC) Platform Committee Hearing: Testimony from Dr. Chico Tillmon
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On July 9, 2024, Dr. Chico Tillmon, Executive Director of the Community Violence Intervention Leadership Academy, gave a testimony about the importance of community violence intervention (CVI) at a DNC virtual hearing.
In his testimony, Dr. Tillmon discusses the importance of a holistic community approach to combating gun violence using evidence-based CVI strategies to ensure public safety.
Watch Dr. Tillmon’s testimony from the hearing below starting at 1:30.
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