The Rhode Island Attorney General’s Office has a new director of Community Violence Intervention and Prevention. The new role will spearhead outreach to community organizations to prevent violence.
Paul Fox has extensive experience in community violence prevention and has worked for the Nonviolence Institute and the City of Providence.
“Our Office continues to attract dedicated and talented public servants who wish to impact positive change in Rhode Island, and we proudly welcome P.J. to the team,” said Rhode Island Attorney General Peter Neronha. “From the very start of my administration, I have prioritized community outreach, and I see a real opportunity here to further focus those efforts on violence prevention. We are continuing to get out on offense to keep Rhode Islanders safe, and this role will do just that, taking a new and innovative approach to violent crime prevention.”
Fox’s first day in the new role was on Monday. The new director has more than 20 years of experience in community violence prevention, violence reduction strategies, research, crisis management and grant writing.
He previously worked at the Nonviolence Institute in Providence and served in various capacities including Director of Operations, Chief Operating Officer, and ultimately Executive Director. Fox also worked for the City of Providence in violence intervention and prevention from December 2021 to April 2022.
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