Does the 'Office of Violence Prevention' Actually Work?

Since all State taxpayers contribute to the City of Milwaukee's treasury, Ald. Murphy is asking the right questions for 5 million of us.

...Murphy said he wants to see proof that OVP is effective.

"In the final analysis, what we're looking for is -- do these programs work?" Murphy said. "If they're working, great, but if they're not working, then we shouldn't be throwing money at them."

Specifically, Murphy is asking to see data and outcomes from OVP and the programs it funds. If he doesn't like what he sees, Murphy and other members said they'd consider putting the city's funding elsewhere....

Otherwise, the program is merely "white-collar welfare", spending money to keep somebody employed when that somebody does nothing.

The director of the OVP program has questions, too!!

 ...Holliman is looking for answers, too.

"My question is if there is no OVP, then what? What is the violence prevention plan for this city?" Holliman asked....

Heh.

How about PRISON for violent offenders?

Jus' sayin'.....