Episode 30: Flipping the Pyramid: A New Approach to Chicago's Community Safety

In this episode, Chicago’s Deputy Mayor of Community Safety Garien Gatewood joins host and CEO of the Chicago Cook Workforce Partnership George Wright to discuss Chicago's innovative approach to violence reduction and its intersection with workforce development. The deputy mayor outlines his office's strategy of empowering neighborhoods to participate in sharing their priorities and thoughts in developing local safety initiatives, working block by block to address unique local needs. The conversation explores the vital link between employment and safety, showcased by a recent hiring fair that drew over 900 residents and more than 1,200 registrants. Deputy Mayor Gatewood reveals how Chicago is moving beyond traditional policing to embrace a holistic approach, uniting government agencies, community organizations, and residents to create sustainable change in the city's most challenged areas.