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CVVI on The Schilling Show
The Schilling Show is a venue for advocacy and change. While Rob takes strong stances on issues, all points of view are welcome, and Rob often hosts guests from divergent ends of the political and social spectrums.
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CVILLE RIGHT NOW
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA (CVILLE RIGHT NOW) – The Central Virginia Violence Interrupters — formerly known at BUCK Squad — is looking to expand their presence which they feel will significantly reduce the gun violence in the entire area.
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Charlottesville and Albemarle peacekeepers recognized
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - University of Virginia’s Frank Batten School of Leadership and Public Policy recognized some local peacekeepers Saturday, May 11 for the life-changing work they do every day in their communities.
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First responders recognized for peacekeeping in the Charlottesville area
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (CBS19 NEWS) -- Local first responders and peacekeepers were recognized Saturday at a luncheon for the sacrifices they make on a daily basis to serve our community.
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PEGLLLLab Recognizes Local Peacekeepers for Their Sacrificial Service
The Batten School’s PEGLLLLab held a Wounded in the Line of Duty event on Saturday, May 11, to recognize Charlottesville and Albemarle County first-responders and peacekeepers for their sacrificial service in the line of duty.
CVVI Looking to Operate in Seven Area Hotspots, Need Community’s Help - By Jay Hart February 21, 2025 2:15 pm
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA (CVILLE RIGHT NOW) – The Central Virginia Violence Interrupters — formerly known at BUCK Squad — is looking to expand their presence which they feel will significantly reduce the gun violence in the entire area. Associate Executive Director Brian Page tells The Schilling Show on WINA right now they’re able to spend time in one spot at a time — such as they’re doing now in Greenstone after being at South 1st Street — when there are six other hotspots they would also like to be. He says they need both donations financially and volunteer-wise to be able to locate in these spots and assure a better future.
They’ve learned over the time they’ve been in existence, as well as organizations in other cities from which CVVI models what they do here, that they need to be in an area about 16 hours each day, rather than spending an hour or two in the different areas in order to be effective. Executive Director Herb Dickerson says it takes that time to figure out what’s going on in many instances and be available to act. Page says they believe with 10 years of programming with youth in these communities, “the tutoring, the boxing, the basketball, summer jobs, things that reach the youth, we’ll have a beautiful 10-year future. A lot of kids wouldn’t be doing this stuff, and we just believe that”.
Beyond the Crime: CPD, Community Organizations and Commonwealth’s Attorney Working to Stop Gun Violence
NBC29
By Isabel Cleary
Published: May. 24, 2023 at 1:46 PM EDT
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - Police, community organizations, and the Commonwealth’s Attorney are working to stop gun violence in Charlottesville.
“It’s fair to say that over the last probably four years that it’s steadily increased. We’ve had some spike years. I think 2020 was a fairly high year. 2022, we had another spike,” Captain Tony Newberry with the Charlottesville Police Department said.
Each shooting is often followed by online chatter, but then there is silence.
“It seemed like nobody gives it attention ‘till you get a couple people shot or killed,” B.U.C.K Squad Executive Director Herb Dickerson said. “Like right now, people think it’s a calm going on, but it’s really not.”
They’re Committed to Interrupting Violence
VPM News
From: Angie Miles
Date: December 8 2022, 02:41
Charlottesville has drawn national attention because of the horrific murders of three student athletes in November. But prior to the tragedy, gun-related murders had decreased in the city over the past two years, bucking both statewide trends. That may be due to the crime-prevention efforts of those committed to interrupting violence. Two such non-profits have received city funding to resolve conflicts before they become violent. One is Peace in the Streets. The other is the BUCK Squad.
This Group May Be Responsible For A Sudden Decrease In Charlottesville Shootings — And They Need Help
Charlottesville Tomorrow, March 2021
A burst of gunfire woke Claude Booker Jr. from a deep sleep one night last November.
The 13-year-old felt a rush of terror. His thoughts turned immediately to his little cousin, asleep upstairs in his aunt’s South First Street home. The shots continued as Claude leapt to his feet, forgetting his glasses, and tore up the steps.
CITIZEN PRAISES B.U.C.K. SQUAD RESPONSE
Excerpt from Facebook
From: Naomi Starr
Date: Wed, Feb 24, 2021 at 3:07 PM
…It was 8pm Monday night Feb 22nd at 8pm we heard about 7 shots fired and I had to grab my 7 1/2 and 9 year old daughters and lay flat on the ground. My husband saw the car speed away and my 9 year old saw the shots outside our window of our living room…
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June 2023
- Jun 17, 2023 Press Release - June 2023 Jun 17, 2023
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July 2022
- Jul 15, 2022 WINA Interviews the Buck Squad - July 2022 Jul 15, 2022
- Jul 6, 2022 Gun-related injuries, violent crimes decrease in central Virginia Jul 6, 2022
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June 2022
- Jun 29, 2022 Cville Weekly - The Balance of Power Jun 29, 2022
- Jun 8, 2022 In brief: Gun violence memorial, weed crimes, and more Jun 8, 2022
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May 2022
- May 26, 2022 BUCK Squad and Charlottesville businesses team up to prevent violence May 26, 2022
- May 25, 2022 B.U.C.K. Squad tackles gun violence May 25, 2022
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February 2022
- Feb 17, 2022 Group hopes to stop gun violence in Charlottesville Feb 17, 2022
- Feb 15, 2022 Daily Progress Feature Feb 15, 2022
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May 2021
- May 12, 2021 Community peacemakers speak about recent gun violence May 12, 2021
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April 2021
- Apr 13, 2021 Local eighth graders raise money for group trying to curb shootings in Charlottesville’s Black community Apr 13, 2021
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March 2021
- Mar 31, 2021 B.U.C.K. Squad calls on city, community for support Mar 31, 2021
- Mar 28, 2021 Christ Episcopal Church Features B.U.C.K. Squad Mar 28, 2021
- Mar 26, 2021 Charlottesville’s B.U.C.K Squad hosts party for kids on South First Street Mar 26, 2021
- Mar 15, 2021 Local Volunteers Working To Prevent Shootings Need Funding Mar 15, 2021
- Mar 11, 2021 B.U.C.K. Squad holds ice cream social to give South First Street kids a safe, fun afternoon Mar 11, 2021
- Mar 5, 2021 This group may be responsible for a sudden decrease in Charlottesville shootings — and they need help Mar 5, 2021