WASHINGTON (7News) — The head of the DC Police Union dismissed the program that's tasked with reducing gun violence, mediating disputes, and supporting those affected by crime, calling it a misuse of ...

Violence Interrupters rode the Blue Line Monday night to help keep riders safe after recent attacks. The group says it focuses on de-escalation and connecting people to services before situations turn ...

Violence interrupters are often among the first to arrive at shooting scenes to help de-escalate the situation and prevent any retaliation. That's what they did last week at Skyline High School after ...

David Gaskin steps into the street armed with a bullhorn. Cars swerve. He glares. The former gang member raises the mic to his lips and preaches the message emblazoned on his T-shirt, on his orange ...

As crime in D.C. continues to be in the news after allegations of manipulating reported crimes, a group of people dedicated to trying to stop confrontations before they start has now completed their ...

AI-generated summary reviewed by our newsroom. Read our AI Policy. Judge rebukes former 'violence interrupter', then sentences him to 17 years. Court says Johnson moved from mentoring teens to ...