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From Prison and the Streets to Helping Others Escape Violence
After losing his 22-year-old son to gun violence, Costello brings lived experience and hard-earned credibility to his work with Cure Violence ICT.
Elbert Costello Sr. was 22 when violence sent his life in one direction. His son was 22 when violence ended his. Costello went to prison…
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