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ABOUT US

In 2016, Focused Interruption was created by a small group of volunteers committed to taking action to end growing gun violence in Dane County. Many of these volunteers were directly impacted by gun violence and the criminal justice system. Under the guidance of Anthony Cooper, Focused Interruption has grown from a group of volunteers to a trusted partner in Madison and across Dane County.

 

Much more can and should be done. With increased funding, staffing, and programming, Focused Interruption will continue to collaborate with local, state and national organizations to address the growing trend of gun violence in Dane County.

OUR TEAM

OUR TEAM
Anthony Portrait
Anthony Portrait

ANTHONY

CEO & FOUNDER

Aaron Portrait

AARON

LEAD OUTREACH

& CO-FOUNDER

Jerome Portrait

JEROME

CO-FOUNDER

Aerial Portrait

AERIAL

L.O.T. CO-LEADER, OUTREACH, &

COMMUNITY SAFETY WORKER

Aurey Portrait

AUREY

COMMUNITY

SAFETY WORKER

Bonita Portrait

BONITA

COMMUNITY

SAFETY WORKER

Delilah Portrait

DELILAH

COMMUNITY

SAFETY WORKER

Dennis Portrait

DENNIS

COMMUNITY

SAFETY WORKER

Kenyatta Portrait

AFTERCARE AND 

RECOVERY MANAGER

KENYATTA

Kwan Portrait

KWAN

L.O.T. CO-LEADER, OUTREACH, &

COMMUNITY SAFETY WORKER

Leslie Portrait

LESLIE

LEAD COMMUNITY

SAFETY WORKER

Mark Portrait

MARK

DIRECTOR OF

DONOR ENGAGEMENT

Marlowe Portrait

MARLOWE

PROGRAM ASSISTANT, 

OUTREACH, & CSW

Mike Portrait

MIKE

BROTHERS AGAINST

ODDS LEAD MENTOR

Rosa Portrait

ROSA

OUTREACH & COMMUNITY

SAFETY WORKER MANAGER

Siobhan Portrait

SIOBHAN

OUTREACH WORKER

Tiffany Portrait

TIFFANY

L.O.T. CO-LEADER &

COMMUNITY SAFETY WORKER

Yanika Portrait

YANIKA

DATA ANALYST

MISSION

Our mission is to address and reduce generational trauma caused by gun violence through a comprehensive approach. We focus on delivering evidence-based intervention and prevention services tailored to the needs of the individuals, neighborhoods, and families most impacted by gun violence. By integrating these services, we aim to foster healing and resilience in communities, empowering them to break the cycle of violence and trauma.

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PO Box 70788

Madison, WI 53707

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Focused Interruption is a registered 501(c)3 nonprofit agency. EIN: 87-3764685
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