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Public Health Madison Dane County details place-based violence-prevention work, early outcome metrics
Summary
Public Health Madison Dane County told the Common Council it is expanding cross-agency, place-based violence-prevention work and tracking intermediate outcomes: 159 outreach interactions, 108 people engaged and 68% of served clients had no new justice involvement since December 2024.
Public Health Madison Dane County on Wednesday outlined a systems-based approach to violence prevention that pairs upstream prevention with place-based intervention and coordinated follow-up services.
"Violence is a public health issue. It is predictable. It is preventable," said Ariel Smith, director of community initiatives for Public Health Madison Dane County, in a presentation to the Common Council. Smith described the department’s role as convenor, data manager and funder, working closely with city and county departments and community partners.
Smith presented metrics from Dec. 2024 through the most recent reporting period: her unit conducted 159 outreach interactions,…
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