Violence Intervention
When an individual is victimized by gun violence, it increases the likelihood that they will be victimized again and/or become a perpetrator of gun violence themselves, starting a cycle of violence and justice system involvement. In recent years, some states and cities have deployed evidence-informed and targeted community-based violence intervention strategies in an attempt to break this cycle of violence. These strategies include focused deterrence, cognitive behavioral therapy, hospital-based intervention, and street outreach - all designed to minimize justice system involvement for young people and reduce gun violence in struggling neighborhoods.
The Violence Intervention focus area is new to the program, sitting at the intersection of gun violence prevention and justice reform and complementing the strategies and priorities of these focus areas.
Goal: Advance the policy and practice of violence intervention.
Objectives:
- Build the research base supporting violence intervention, including identification of best practices for design, delivery and funding of programs
- Elevate the practice of violence intervention through the professional development of a new community of practitioners, and support expert technical assistance in our region
- Support policies to secure public sector support for violence intervention
Criminal Legal Expenditures and Public Safety Tradeoffs: New Evidence from the Great Lakes Region
During the webinar, researchers discussed findings from a new study that examines local government spending patterns and their connection to public safety outcomes, specifically suicide and homicide.
Civic heavyweights push CPD to rethink community policing strategy
A new report by CP21 (funded by the Joyce Foundation) urges Chicago police to make community policing a core strategy, as civic leaders push for reform.
Source
Crain's Chicago Business
Community Violence Prevention and Intervention: Insights from the Frontlines
During the webinar, UC Davis researchers discussed a recent paper exploring insights from CVI professionals in Sacramento, Baltimore, and Milwaukee, focusing on the causes of gun violence, challenges faced by CVI specialists, and key recommendations.
Healthcare-based Screening and Violence Prevention Tools
Researchers from the University of Michigan and the Kaiser Permanente Washington Health Research Institute discussed new findings that explore the role of two tools—SaFETy and Lock to Live.
Philanthropy Has a Key Role to Play in Reimagining Public Safety
Quintin Williams, Joyce Foundation senior program officer, co-authors an article on supporting alternative and co-response programs for public safety, transforming emergency systems with non-police solutions that reduce risks and improve outcomes.
Source
Inside Philanthropy