Violence Interrupters

10 photos · 2020–2026

10 photographs tagged Violence Interrupters, 2020–2026.

MAD DADs and their truck on Hennepin Ave — The MAD DADS organization operates its outreach truck on Hennepin Avenue in downtown Minneapolis, positioned outside the Gay 90s nightclub. Established to foster positive change and community stability, MAD DADS focuses on violence interruption, youth development, and assisting individuals re-entering society from prison. Their dedicated presence in urban areas like Hennepin Avenue underscores their mission to provide community service and support. The Gay 90s nightclub, a prominent and long-standing establishment, serves as a recognizable landmark in this vibrant Minneapolis district.

Outreach workers in orange shirts walk past boarded storefronts on Hennepin Avenue in Minneapolis at night — Violence Interrupter Outreach Workers walk down Hennepin Avenue in Uptown Minneapolis on October 12, 2021.

Violence interrupters walking through empty snowy Uptown Minneapolis — Members of the nonprofit organization We Push For Peace walk through Uptown Minneapolis on a snowy December evening.

Violence interrupters on Hennepin Avenue in downtown Minneapolis near a street corner. — Violence Interrupters gather on Hennepin Avenue in downtown Minneapolis. This group works to de-escalate conflicts and prevent retaliatory violence within the community. Their presence in public spaces like this busy thoroughfare highlights ongoing efforts to address public safety concerns. Hennepin Avenue is a major commercial and cultural artery in Minneapolis, and its condition often reflects the broader social and economic dynamics of the city.

Violence interrupters on LRT train — City of Minneapolis Violence Interrupters rode a Metro Transit light rail train near US Bank Stadium on June 23, 2023. The train was adorned with a large advertisement featuring performer Beyoncé.

Violence interrupters at US Bank Stadium train station — TOUCH Outreach Violence Interrupters, a community-based organization, were present at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis during a Taylor Swift concert. The organization works to de-escalate conflicts and prevent violence in the city.

Transit Service Intervention Project outreach workers in safety vests stand on a downtown Minneapolis light rail platform. — Transit Service Intervention Project (TSIP) outreach workers are stationed on a light rail platform in Downtown Minneapolis. The TSIP program, which includes "Violence Interrupters," operates within the Metro Transit system to enhance public safety and de-escalate conflicts.

TRIP Outreach workers engage with riders on the platform at Warehouse District/Hennepin Station in downtown Minneapolis. — TRIP Outreach workers engage with riders at the Warehouse District/Hennepin Station, a key Light Rail Transit (LRT) stop in downtown Minneapolis. TRIP Outreach workers on the platform.

MAD DADS organization members gather at the Midtown Transit Center on Chicago Avenue in Minneapolis. — MAD DADS, an organization focused on community safety and violence prevention, is present at the Midtown Transit Center in Minneapolis.

Members of Minneapolis Violence Interrupters wear bright red safety vests at Renee Good memorial. — Minneapolis Violence Interrupters, a community-based program, at the Renee Good memorial following her shooting death by ICE agent Jonathan Ross. The shooting death came during "Operation Metro Surge".

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