Shreveport church hosts prayer event, forum on breaking cycle of violence

SHREVEPORT, La. (KSLA) – Praise Temple hosted a citywide night of prayer and a public forum, bringing together neighbors, clergy, community leaders, and families to focus on peace and practical solutions.

Organizers point to progress, with homicides down in 2025 compared to 2024 but say the numbers can climb fast without sustained prevention.

The conversation included youth mentoring, mental health awareness, family support, and partnerships with schools, neighborhoods, and law enforcement…

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