VIOLENCE INTERRUPTER

IRON MIKE PERRY

True 2 Life

“Iron” Mike knows first hand how the cycles of violence are repeated in communities historically underserved by government and deprived of investments. His experience makes him a credible messenger to others, whom he now mentors to help them break free of their own cycles of violence.
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We look for the resources to try to help young men and women put the gun down. I’ll create a growth and development plan…slash risk reduction plan, right. A risk reduction plan is something that brings down your risk of being shot or killed or you shooting and killing somebody.

-IRON MIKE PERRY

True 2 Life is a part of the New York City Crisis Management System. Which revolutionizes the perception and reduction of violence by promoting a public health and using a science-based approach. Treating violence as a learned behavior that can be prevented by utilizing disease control methods.

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