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Summary
King County concluded its 100 Days of Action initiative after mobilizing resources to combat a rise in gun violence. County leaders directed funding toward community-led initiatives and programs that supported youth at risk for involvement in gun violence and victims and families directly impacted, in addition to increased public awareness of community violence intervention practices.
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Today, King County Executive Dow Constantine announced the conclusion of the 100 Days of Action initiative, which launched on July 10 and ended on Oct. 18, in partnership with the City of Seattle and local community organizations. The initiative utilized various strategies to concentrate attention and mobilize resources to collectively address the rise in firearm incidents in King County, particularly the increase in firearm violence during the summer months.
"Over the past 100 days we’ve made real progress, from investing in comprehensive support services to deepening community partnerships and enhancing existing community violence intervention programs," said Executive Constantine. "Moving forward we will increase and expand programming that will serve young people at the highest risk for involvement in gun violence and support victims and families directly impacted. We are dedicated to listening to the communities that are particularly vulnerable to harm, and taking action that brings lasting change. Although the 100 Days of Action initiative is completed, a new chapter in our work to reduce gun violence has just begun."
"Everyone in Seattle and throughout King County deserves to feel safe in their homes, schools, places where community members come together, and public spaces," said Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell. "Fostering safe environments and addressing gun violence requires both long-term dedication and immediate, urgent action from all of us – government, community partners, families, and young people. Throughout this 100 Days of Action initiative, the city, county, and our community partners have doubled down on our collective efforts to scale up investments in violence prevention and intervention services, better serve communities most impacted by gun violence, and advance actions that create safer conditions for everyone. This focused period of action has been an important catalyst for our continued work to reduce gun violence. There is still more to be done, and together, we can enhance the well-being of our communities."
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