Editor’s note: This story is being re-published with permission from The Community Voice through the Wichita Journalism Collaborative.
As Wichita continues to grapple with gun violence, Dr. Kevin Harrison is stepping into leadership with a personal mission and strategic vision. Recently named senior program manager of Cure Violence ICT, Harrison is not only implementing a proven violence prevention model — he’s reshaping how it’s applied in the city he calls home.
“This work is 80% personal,” Harrison said. “I’ve lived through the effects of gun violence. I’ve seen it destroy families — including my own. I can’t do this without bringing that perspective with me.”…