Mayor Wu Announces City's Plan for a Safe, Healthy Summer in Boston

Mayor Michelle Wu announced Boston's Plan for a Safe, Healthy, and Active Summer 2025, which aims to tackle the root causes of violence through a public health lens. The city will enhance collaboration among departments and external partners, transitioning the Mayor's Community Safety Team into the Boston Public Health Commission's Office of Violence Prevention, led by Isaac Yablo. The initiative received a $1 million commitment from the Cummings Foundation to expand year-round violence prevention efforts. This summer's plan includes community engagement through nine neighborhood resource fairs, focusing on the needs of underserved populations, particularly young women. The Office of Youth Engagement and Advancement will also offer Boston After Dark programming to provide safe social spaces for youth.

Yablo highlighted the importance of community-driven strategies in building a safer Boston. The Boston Police Department will work closely with city agencies to target violence reduction in historically affected areas. This comprehensive approach seeks to improve the quality of life for residents and foster community healing.