A New Partnership Towards Social Mobility in the Times of a Global Pandemic
Jacksonville is the most populous city in Florida and is the largest city by area in the contiguous United States. There is a strong business community in the urban core where companies such as CSX Railroad, TIAA Bank, FIS Global, Black Knight Financial, Guidewell/Florida Blue and more call Jacksonville “ home ”. Filled with southern charm and hospitality, Jacksonville is known for outdoor exploration, an eco - friendly environment boasting 22 miles of beaches, an extensive park system, world - class fishing, historic neighborhoods, eclectic museums, a vibrant street arts scene, and creative coastal cuisine. But within this slice of paradise, there is a problem. Jacksonville suffers from an elevated violent crime rate, with 6.34 such crimes committed per every 1,000 residents; by comparison, both Florida and the rest of the US have violent crime rates around 4 per 1,000 people. The most common violent crime is assault; there are roughly 3,500 of these crimes each year. The murder rate is on the rise. In 2018, Florida ranked third, nationally, in homicide mortality, according to the CDC. In addition, there are pockets of deep, generational poverty.
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