Introduction --

Sal Martinez, CEO, Employment Connection

In this episode of the MizEducation podcast, Sal Martinez, CEO of Employment Connection, explains the Cure Violence program model and why Dutchtown St. Louis was chosen as a target area. He provides details for how Employment Connection uses its wrap around services to provide stability and support as a key component to long term, sustainable violence prevention. We touch on how to engage the Cure Violence street team with at-risk individuals and how the Dutchtown community can best support the work being done in this important program.

Episode Resources:

Contact the Cure Violence Street Team for violence intervention / de escalation -- 314- 333-5627 or visit https://www.employmentstl.org/contact

Learn more about Employment Connection -- https://www.employmentstl.org/

Employment Connection (Cure Violence Program) Dutchtown Office (Walk-ups are welcome!) -- 3207 Meramec Street, St. Louis, MO 63118