'Contagion of Violence' model used to address urban violence in US provides solutions in Iraq, London and beyond

National Press Club panel examines disease-like spread of violence in 'Arab Spring' and 'London Riots'

WASHINGTON, June. 26, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- As part of the National Press Club's Newsmakers series, a panel of experts will speak about the disease-like transmission of violence and ways to interrupt or prevent violence in various contexts, including the "Arab Spring," the London riots and U.S. gang violence.

WHAT:
Dr. Gary Slutkin has long advanced the theory that violence behaves like a disease. He is an expert in infectious disease control and epidemiology previously with the World Health Organization, who will present the "Contagion of Violence" model. Zainab Al-Suwaij and Jason Featherstone will provide real-world historical context and examples of the contagion of violence and its successful interruption. Al-Suwaij will speak from her experience in Iraq and with the "Arab Spring," while Featherstone will speak from his experience in London and with the Tottenham Riots.

WHEN: 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m., Thursday, June 28, 2012

WHERE: National Press Club – First Amendment Lounge

WHO:  
Zainab Al-Suwaij, Executive Director of the American Islamic Congress and the implementer of Ambassadors for Peace in Iraq; and

Dr. Gary Slutkin, Executive Director of CeaseFire and developer of the "Contagion of Violence" model; and

Jason Featherstone, Executive Director of Surviving Our Streets, London.

CONTACT: For questions, additional background or to schedule an interview, please contact: Aimée Chiu, Media, Communications & Public Relations Director of AIC, 202-595-3160 or aimee(at)aicongress.org

SOURCE American Islamic Congress

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