County Executive Alsobrooks Has Anti-Gun Violence Initiative
Hope in Action Anti-Violence Project
Last year, the County launched a new anti-gun violence initiative, the Hope in Action Anti-Violence Project, in an effort to address the rise of violent crime in our communities. This project, spearheaded by the Prince George’s County Office of Community Relations, works to strengthen sustainable peace efforts in our County by helping to reduce violent crime through collaboration with local law enforcement and community stakeholders.
Last week, we announced that the Office of Community Relations is forming the Hope in Action Anti-Violence Project Violence Prevention Task Force. The formation of this Task Force is one of the four strategies being implemented by the project, and the County is seeking County residents who want to get involved and help address the issue of violence in the County. The Task Force will work to:
Prevent violence and abusive behavior before it begins;
Identify and provide critical community needs; and
Create strategies for long-term violence reduction.
The County is accepting applications for the Violence Prevention Task Force until 5:00 PM on Friday, February 11. Individuals who would like to be considered for the Task Force must be a Prince George’s County resident and should complete and submit the application to HIATaskForce@co.pg.md.us by the deadline.
For more information or to access the application, visit the Office of Community Relations website here or call 301-952-4729. The issue of violence can only be solved by the County government and community working together, and we look forward to receiving applications from Prince Georgians interested in serving on this important Task Force.
