The National Offices of Violence Prevention Network presented Greensboro Community Safety Director Latisha McNeil with the Trailblazer of the Year Award.
The recognition is for directors who develop innovative approaches to reducing violence.
McNeil created the city’s Comprehensive Community Safety plan, which was two and a half years in the making. Its strategy involves engaging the community, providing pathways to economic and social opportunities for folks at the margins. It also takes a holistic view of safety, addressing things like homelessness, substance abuse disorder and more…