Ralph Durrett Jr. assumed the role of Indy's chief violence prevention officer in June 2024. Hired by the city of Indianapolis, his focus is to help curb violence among young people in Marion County. "I'm feeling good," Durrett said. "I love doing what I'm doing." Durrett says he is taking the new job step by step, working with existing community partners. "First step is getting a better understanding of who is doing what," Durrett said, "how they're doing it, when they're doing it." Those conversations happen at places all across the city, including the Frederick Douglass Family Center on Indy's near north side. Durrett said it's all about making sure kids know where to go and feel connected when they get there. "There are spaces just like this all around the city of Indianapolis," Durrett said. "There is an ample amount of opportunity in this particular space." Opportunity to keep kids away from crime, Durrett said. MORE: https://www.wthr.com/article/news/crime/indianapolis-chief-violence-prevention-officer-youth-check-in-status-progress-crime-gun-six-months-ralph-durrett/531-ca408581-041f-46a7-90fb-21d62619ebcc