Metropolitan peace Academy

2100 S Morgan St, 2nd Floor
Chicago, IL 60608
(312) 986-4301

Launched in January 2018, the Metropolitan Peace Academy (MPA) provides intensive and multidisciplinary professional trainings for Chicago’s community violence intervention (CVI) community

To make room reservations, please fill out an Event Request form here.

For all training inquiries, please email MPAtrainings@metrofamily.org with the subject line “MPA Trainings.”

Mission

To professionalize the field of community violence intervention (CVI), build a citywide network, and enhance community capacity to reduce violence

Metropolitan Peace Academy Trainings

Management & Supervision Fellowship: Six-month fellowship designed to build the professional capacity of emerging leaders and current mid-level managers in the CVI field
Outreach Training: 144-hour, 18-week curriculum centered around the best practices used by Chicago’s street Outreach workers
Case Manager Training: 96-hour, 12-week curriculum highlighting the technical knowledge, abilities, and skills needed for Communities Partnering 4 Peace (CP4P) Case Managers
Victim Advocate Training: 17-week training for those who support families impacted by gun violence
Hospital/Trauma Center Workers Training
Community Training Academy (CTA): Supports Chicago police officers in increasing their capacity to work collaboratively, effectively and respectfully with residents and stakeholders
SC2 (Scaling CVI for a Safer Chicago) Training: In this training, we help build the capacity of new outreach teams to implement the CP4P model in new communities across Chicago
MPAX (MPA External): Customized training for groups and organizations outside of Chicago
Customized Community Trainings: Trainings can be customized and hosted right within your community

Learn more about the Metropolitan Peace Academy.

“What can we do to magnify your greatness?” — Dr. Vanessa Perry DeReef, MPI Chief Training Officer

*Southland RISE training graduate Gerald Bennett celebrates his certification*.

Southland RISE Collaboration

Our first cross-training between hospital personnel and street outreach workers. Here, outreach workers learn about the role of hospital workers and vice versa. Topics include:

Communication between street outreach and hospital workers
Insights from a trauma surgeon on the critical first hour
Law enforcement interaction
An overview of hospital-based violence intervention programs (HVIPs) from UChicago Medicine and Advocate Health models

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Community Training Academy

Supports Chicago police officers in increasing their capacity to work collaboratively, effectively and respectfully with the residents and stakeholders in their district.

Introduces specific dynamics within a given community and deepens understanding of key historical factors related to policing
Incorporates an asset-based community development strategy, restorative practices, and a hyperlocal focus

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