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WPRI: Providence Gets 10 New Streetworkers


PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) - A local organization is getting 10 new streetworkers to help make neighborhoods safe.

Back in May, gang member turned streetworker, David Cartagena was killed by an alleged drunk driver.

It's in his memory that the new streetworkers begin their journey of nonviolence on Wednesday.

The Institute for the Study and Practice of Nonviolence welcomed 10 new streetworkers just days after new stats show violent crimes in Providence are up 19.5 percent.

Teny Gross from the Institute for the Study and Practice of Nonviolence says, "you will see the results in violence going down. I have no doubts about it, I know when streetworkers numbers go up violence goes down."

Nancy Cartagena, David's sister says, "I'm glad they have more streetworkers here. I know my brother must be looking down like, 'yes, it's working.'"

The additional members brings the streetworker total to 17. New members underwent a three-day training course on conflict resolution, mediation and nonviolence.

The new hires can thank a $100,000 dollar grant in stimulus funds for their new jobs.

Mayor David Cicilline says arrests in Kennedy Plaza have dropped 95 percent, a decline he attributes to streetworkeres.

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