Milwaukee women and teen girls are coming together this April for a series of free, inter-generational dialogues aimed at addressing violence in the city and finding community-driven solutions.
Organized by Bevin Christie through the Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service, the four events are designed to create a safe space for female voices.
“I’m in the community a lot and in spaces where they’re talking about violence prevention and I just noticed there wasn’t a lot of female voice at the table,”Christie said.
The discussions prioritize making sure women feel secure in their homes, workplaces, and neighborhoods.
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“I think it should be a top priority. I don’t think people should be worried about somebody being a potential threat,” Christie said…