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EPISODE · Nov 25, 2025 · 28 MIN

Gloves Over Guns - How One Nonprofit Boxing Gym is Tackling Gun Violence at Its Roots

from Solving Gun Violence · host Gun Violence Solutions Project

George Rivera founded Wartime Fitness Warriors to give at-risk youth in Charlottesville more than just boxing lessons. He created a space where they could build mental resilience and life skills that prevent violence before it starts. In this episode, the three-time Golden Glove Champion joins student-host Molly Schnellenberger to discuss what drives his work, how the program intervenes in the cycle of gun violence, and what other communities can learn from his approach.More info about Wartime Fitness Warriors: wartimefitnesswarriors.orgMore info about the Gun Violence Solutions Project: gvsp.virginia.edu

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