April 13, 2020

Efforts To Reduce Violence Change Amid Pandemic


Community Violence Reduction Director Shonna Majors.  - Courtesy Shonna Majors

Community Violence Reduction Director Shonna Majors.

Courtesy Shonna Majors

Efforts to reduce violence in Indianapolis changed with the COVID-19 pandemic, including outreach and community-based methods that had to pivot with the stay at home order.

WFYI’s City Desk reporter Jill Sheridan spoke with Community Violence Reduction Director Shonna Majors about the challenges her agency faces.

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