You're Invited!
Event: What’s Actually Reducing Crime? Community Power
Date: Tuesday, June 17, 6–8 PM
Location: Thurgood Marshall Amenity Center
1315 Division St, Baltimore, MD 21217
About the Event:
Baltimore is making historic progress: homicides are down 23.6% and nonfatal shootings have dropped 23.4%—the lowest numbers recorded in the first five months of any year (Office of the Mayor, June 2, 2025).
What’s behind this progress? Join the Maryland Office of the Public Defender for a powerful evening of conversation with community leaders who are creating safety through connection, not punishment.
Featured Panelists:
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Tyrone Kent – Director, Roca Baltimore
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Anthony Muhammad – Community Engagement Specialist, We Our Us
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Erricka Bridgeford – Co-Founder and Executive Director, Baltimore Peace Movement & Baltimore Community Mediation Center
What to Expect:
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Meaningful dialogue with community leaders
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Personal stories from those driving change
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A focus on public safety through community strength
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Opportunities to connect with neighbors and advocates
