Dr. V tackles one of America's most pressing issues: inner city violence and community safety. In "Soldiers vs Solutions," she explores why militarized policing and federal interventions fail to address the root causes of violence—poverty, trauma, lack of opportunity, and systemic neglect.

Joined by Dr. Stephanie Myers (President of Positive Change Foundation) and Sal Corbin (Board Chair of DC Peace Team), Dr. V examines the current situation in Washington D.C., where federal forces have been deployed despite the city not ranking among America's top 10 deadliest cities. The discussion covers underfunded social services, the mental health impact of militarized policing, and community-led solutions that actually work.

Through real stories like "Marcus"—a young man whose life changed through mentorship rather than enforcement—this episode demonstrates that healing communities requires investment in housing, mental health services, job training, and restorative justice practices, not soldiers in the streets.

Key Topics: Community safety, police militarization, D.C. budget priorities, mental health, job displacement, school safety, and practical solutions for violence prevention.