'These are humans beings that we're dealing with. They're not a number; they're not an object.'
The group is called the peacemakers and they'll be based in neighborhoods with non-for-profit groups and schools.
The program also includes the Indy Peace Fellowship. For 12-18 months, participants will get a variety of services, including life coaching and connection to resources."These are persons that are either going to become victims or they're going to commit the crime or they're going to be the victim of a crime," Pastor Charles Neal said."It's not viewed as being warm and fuzzy.
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