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City leaders mark Denim Day, urge steady funding for survivor services
Summary
Council members marked Denim Day and heard Peace Over Violence leaders call for sustained funding for prevention, clinical services and training; speakers described growing demand and treatment gaps for survivors.
Council members and community advocates on Tuesday used the council dais to mark Denim Day and press the city to maintain support for survivor services.
Councilmember Monica Rodriguez led the presentation and invited Patty Giggens, founder of Peace Over Violence, to describe the nonprofit’s work. Giggens told the council the organization’s programs — including prevention education, hotline services and clinical training — are…
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