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Nwk_NJ t1_jd42rw5 wrote

Tell that to Paterson lol.

Still, I agree with this as one aspect of fighting crime, but it has its very real limitations and issues as well. See below

https://www.propublica.org/article/are-community-violence-interruption-programs-effective

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LateNightNewYork OP t1_jd43tg7 wrote

Paterson's PD is a major source of crime in that city. That alone makes it a different context.

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Nwk_NJ t1_jd44vgr wrote

I was referring to the latest controversy there.

Newark also had guys selling drugs out of a community center and has people under indictment working at city hall. But Ras gets good press (when he's not signing deals/being duped by child molesters anyway lol)

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RationalMellow t1_jd4awfn wrote

You seem to hate the guy but I think there are some positives he’s brought to the city too

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Nwk_NJ t1_jd4g7tl wrote

I'm not a fan, no. You're entitled to your opinion for sure, and if you like him that's fine. I was just pointing out other news/perspectives on these programs. Like I said, I'm for them and they do have positive impacts. They also have issues.

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