GRYD (Gang Reduction and Youth Development)
Definition
Los Angeles’s comprehensive public health approach to gang violence, combining community engagement, prevention programming for at-risk youth, intervention services for current gang members, and violence interruption efforts – all operating separately from police suppression activities.
Why This Matters for Louisville
GRYD achieved an 18% reduction in violent crime without relying on police suppression. This proves community-based approaches work – a model for Dave’s wellness centers and violence prevention strategy.