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"He credits Prince George’s Hospital Center with saving his life three times, first when he was shot in his neighborhood in 2009, and then nine years later when he was stabbed 12 times at the mall by his best friend, who was experiencing a mental health crisis. While recovering, Chris was approached by Dr. Joseph Richardson, co-founder and co-director of the Capital Region Violence Intervention Program..."

From the Front Lines: Hospital-Based Violence Intervention Programs Give Gun Violence Survivors Opportunities To Thrive Chris Edge, a survivor-advocate from Washington, D.C., shares his story of triumph and why he credits a hospital-based violence intervention program with helping him become a leader in his community.

Hospital based intervention works!

Grady’s public health response to shootings is working, hospital says ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - In January, Grady Memorial Hospital launched the IVYY Program, standing for Interrupting Violence in Youth and Young Adults.

"...when something happens, they’re released almost immediately. State law dictates that no later than 96 hours after an incident, these videos have to be released. The videos must be made public."

Maryland's body worn camera requirement goes into effect July 1, 2025.

PODCAST: What's changed since CT mandated police body cams? WSHU’s Ebong Udoma spoke with CT Mirror’s Mark Pazniokas to discuss his article on police officers' use of body cameras.

Easing restrictions on ma*****na? HHS calls for classifying w**d as less dangerous: report The Department of Health and Human Services has moved to reclassify ma*****na as less harmful than co***ne or he**in, according to reports.

Protecting your family means secure storage of your firearm.

"A 2-year-old boy accidentally shot his pregnant mother, killing her and her unborn child, Ohio police told news outlets."

Toddler accidentally shoots pregnant mom, killing her and unborn child, Ohio cops say She was doing laundry when she suddenly heard, and felt, a gunshot, police told news outlets.

The CAP-VIP or "Cap"ital Region Violence Intervention Program (VIP) is a hospital-based program that truly makes an impact on the lives of many. Learn more about the program, how it contributes to violence reduction and improved care in our communities, and earn money!

CAP-VIP: Injury Prevention and CommUNITY Wellness Essay Competition CAP-VIP is an injury prevention program in the Division of Trauma Services at the University of Maryland Capital Region Medical Center. We are hosting an Injury Prevention and CommUNITY Wellness Fair at 901 Harry S Truman Drive N, Largo, MD 20774 on July 1st, 2023 from 12PM-4PM. We invite everyone t...

Concerned about litter and the beautification of Prince George’s County? The county wants to hear from you!

Prince George's County Beautification Survey June 2023 Take this survey powered by surveymonkey.com. Create your own surveys for free.

Maryland's newest area code takes effect June 14 A new area code is coming to parts of Maryland next week.

Prince George's County Schools officially names Millard House II as next superintendent Multiple sources confirm Millard House II will be revealed as the next superintendent of the PPrince George’s County School system Wednesday.

This Friday, June 2nd is National Gun Violence Awareness Day. Join us as we to elevate awareness and the impact that gun violence has on our communities. You can in honor of a friend or loved one taken by gun violence or in support of a friend, colleague, classmate, neighbor or anyone in your circle who has been impacted by gun violence.

I for my brother, Sean, my friends Kanika and Marquis.

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As we approach the first year since the tragedies at Topps grocery store in Buffalo, NY and at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, TX, I was able to talk with the host of the Funky Politics podcast about what's happened and happening nationally to make our communities safer through sensible, meaningful, and necessary gun safety legislation.

https://shows.kudzukian.com/podcast/good-sense-and-gun-laws/

Making all Marylanders safer. Thanks Moms Demand Action - MD for your hard work!

WE DID IT – thanks to the tireless efforts of Maryland Moms Demand Action volunteers and help from supporters like you, three critical gun safety bills were passed this session!

Maryland volunteers work year-round to end gun violence in our communities. Get involved today by texting READY to 644-33!

Even Fox News' own poll shows an overwhelming support for increased legislation for guns to protect our communities.

Fox News Poll: Voters favor gun limits over arming citizens to reduce gun violence A new Fox News poll found that most voters favored more limits on gun rights rather than an increase in arming Americans to combat gun violence.

Meet Angela Ferrell-Zabala, Executive Director of Moms Demand Action In her new role, Angela Ferrell-Zabala will serve as Moms Demand Action’s first-ever Executive Director.

Elevate. Engage. Effect Change.

The Office for Victims of Crime is helping to amplify the voices of survivors and create environments where survivors have the confidence that they will be heard, believed, and supported.

Make your voice heard through this survey on the next Superintendent search.

Prince George's County Public Schools - Superintendent Search Survey Prince George's County is interested in your input as a new superintendent of schools is sought. This survey is designed to gather your perceptions of the school district and the importance of various characteristics found in effective superintendents. The information will be used to determine the d...

Recognizing the immense impact women contribute to our local and global communities everyday.

Prince George's County residents await MD state supreme court decision regarding town home development in Bowie A concerned citizens group sued after the County Council passed a text amendment. Now, the state supreme court will decide.

Join the D9 Coalition for Civic Engagement this evening at Providence St. John Baptist Church to learn more about ways minority owned businesses can obtain state and federal contracts.

So many question on this one!

Rising Star 3rd grader finds gun superintendent left in school bathroom RISING STAR, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – A 3rd grader in Rising Star found a gun the superintendent left in a school bathroom. Superintendent Robby Stuteville confirms the 3rd grader found the gun at…

Black chiefs pushing police reform face racism, anger from officers and their communities Black police chiefs face intense pushback from officers as they press for reform and anger from citizens scarred by a history mistreatment by police.

Making us Prince George's PROUD!!!

2 Eagles soar to the Super Bowl from Upper Marlboro - WTOP News Most football fans around Prince George’s County, Maryland, either cheer for the Commanders or the Cowboys. But for this weekend at least, Upper Marlboro may as well be part of South Philadelphia.

This sign’s message is what “gun rights” supporters proclaimed yesterday in Annapolis.

I ask: Whose son was it in Buffalo? Whose son was it in Las Vegas? Whose son was it in Parkland? Whose son was it in Charleston? Whose son was it in Highland Park? Whose son was it in Newtown? Whose son again?

SB1 will protect all our children because the problem is not our grocery stores or churches or schools or parks or parades.

Background checks just make sense!

Honored to represent and give remarks during this morning’s press conference with Congressmen Mike Thompson (CA) and Brian Fitzpatrick (PA) sponsors of the Bipartisan Background Checks Act. The legislation would require life-saving background checks for all handgun sales.

Moms Demand Action - MD will show up rain or shine! I proudly represented gun violence survivors from our community at this year’s Advocacy Day to urge our elected officials to pass common sense gun safety legislation. Thank you to all the senators and delegates (and their staff), Comptroller Brooke Lierman and Governor Wes Moore who met with us and talked solutions.

Let’s fight like a mother!

Quoted in the New York Times...

"Keenon James, who runs the group’s survivor network, is among millions of Americans touched by gun violence; his older brother was shot and killed in 1993. He said Ms. Giffords had put a powerful spotlight on the experiences of survivors.

“She is absolutely a symbol of resilience,” he said. “That experience may have changed her, but it has not stopped her.”

For Giffords, Progress on Gun Safety Is Like Her Recovery: ‘Inch by Inch’ A 2011 mass shooting left Gabrielle Giffords, then a Democratic congresswoman, partly paralyzed and unable to speak fluently. She has since built a powerful advocacy group.

Let’s talk short and long term solutions for public safety in our community.

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In Maryland, nearly EIGHT times as many permits were issued in 2022 as in 2021. Is there a correlation between the increased number of gun purchases and increased gun crimes particularly with juveniles?🤔

With that many more guns in homes, we really need to talk about safe storage and access prevention.

Gun Permits Way up in DC, Maryland; Experts Raise Safety Concerns Thousands more people in D.C. and Maryland are getting permits to legally carry concealed handguns.

Carjacking. Ghost Gun. 2nd arrest for the same crime within a year for one of the teens.

What do you recommend to address the rise in juvenile crimes in our community? What resources should we make available to parents/guardians who seek assistance with their teen?

Two teens arrested after police chase from Md. to DC, charged with armed carjacking Two teenaged boys have been charged with an armed carjacking in Suitland Tuesday night.

PGPD Arrests Juvenile For Fatal Shooting at Largo Gas Station The Prince George’s County Police Department’s Homicide Unit identified and charged a 17-year-old male from Upper Marlboro in connection wit...

The 445th session of the Maryland General Assembly began at noon today and 253 bills were introduced.

Follow me for updates throughout the session on bills of interest.

A season of change: 445th General Assembly set to begin work at noon - Maryland Matters It’s impossible to miss the signs of change in Annapolis lately. Moving boxes — incoming and outgoing — intermittently line halls and walkways. Furniture’s...

Law Enforcement Appreciation Day 2023

Today is Law Enforcement Appreciation Day, and the Town of Upper Marlboro would like to THANK its dedicated Town Police Officers, and all other public safety officials across the nation, for what they do every day to keep us safe.

Upper Marlboro Police Department

Congratulations to MD House of Delegates Majority Whip Jazz Lewis!

With an increasing number of gun owners in our communities, we have to talk about safe storage. School districts across the country, including are taking a leading role in encouraging families to secure your guns.

Maryland's proposed SB0676, Jaelyn's Law, is designed to increase gun storage requirements and reduce youth su***de.

More School Districts Are Informing Parents of Firearm Storage Responsibilities Districts across the country are pledging to distribute information about gun safety.

"In remarks during the ceremony, Brown, a former lieutenant governor, outlined what he called an “ambitious agenda” focusing on three priorities: civil rights enforcement, public safety and police reform."

"...Brown said he would seek to bolster efforts to keep communities safe by pursuing ethical police standards."

Continuing the work to keep our communities safe.

Brown promises a focus on equity as he's sworn in as Maryland's first Black attorney general - Maryland Matters Anthony Brown sworn-in as Maryland's 47th and the state's first Black attorney general. During swearing-in ceremony, he summarizes "ambitious" agenda.

Wishing you and your family, friends, and community unimaginable success in this new year.