Introduction and Presentation with D'Markus Thomas-Brown, Violence Prevention Administrator - Office of Violence Prevention

This item introduces D'Markus Thomas-Brown, the new Violence Prevention Administrator for the Office of Violence Prevention. The office's mission is to address the root causes of violence and promote community health through collaboration with law enforcement, community-based organizations, and government agencies. Their vision is for Columbia to be an ideal place to live, work, learn, and play. The office focuses on community enrichment, education, financial stability, and mental/physical health to disrupt cycles of violence.