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Peacekeepers: WTTW Features Community Violence Interventionists in New Docuseries
Attendees gathered at WTTW Studios in Albany Park on Monday, February 17, for a screening and panel discussion with the subjects of the new docuseries FIRSTHAND: Peacekeepers, which spotlights the struggles and triumphs of five individuals engaged in community violence intervention (CVI) work across Chicago.
‘CVI Saves Lives’: MPI Executive Director Vaughn Bryant Pens Blog for Harvard Business School
In a recent blog post for Harvard Business School’s Social Enterprise Initiative, Metropolitan Peace Initiatives (MPI) Executive Director Vaughn Bryant reflected on his experience attending the Strategic Perspectives in Nonprofit Management (SPNM) Executive Education program. He also detailed the lessons he’s bringing back to MPI to help further its mission of reducing gun violence across Chicago.
IL State Rep. Justin Slaughter and State Sen. Robert Peters: ‘Community Violence Intervention Saves Lives. Keep Funding It For Public Safety’s Sake.’
Illinois State Rep. Justin Slaughter of the 27th District and State Sen. Robert Peters of the 13th District recently co-authored an op-ed for the Chicago Sun-Times affirming the effectiveness of community violence intervention (CVI) legislation and illustrating the great need for continued investment.
WATCH: Metropolitan Peace Academy Management and Supervision Fellows Reflect on the Program
Designed for individuals already on the front lines of gun violence prevention, the inaugural Metropolitan Peace Academy (MPA) Management and Supervision Fellowship program has provided fellows with the critical leadership and management skills needed to succeed in supervisory roles and the ability to create lasting change in their communities across Chicago.
Save the Date: Behavioral Health Job Fair
Behavioral health clinicians, interns, and staff: you’re invited to our Behavioral Health Job Fair on February 1, 2025 from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.!
Institute for Nonviolence Chicago Hosts MLK Day Celebration: Embracing Humanity
For many of the newest cohort of community violence intervention specialists, their dedication to the work comes from a personal history.
Metropolitan Peace Academy Graduates Reflect on Transformative Community Violence Intervention Training
For many of the newest cohort of community violence intervention specialists, their dedication to the work comes from a personal history.
WATCH: CP4P & MPI 2024 Year in Review
Watch as we review highlights and accomplishments from a year of community violence intervention with Communities Partnering 4 Peace (CP4P) and Metropolitan Peace Initiatives, from opening our state-of-the-art training center to celebrating the graduations of two new violence prevention cohorts, and more.
Center for Neighborhood Engaged Research & Science (CORNERS) Headlines Northwestern Magazine with Data-Informed Solutions to Community Violence
Northwestern Magazine recently shared in-depth coverage of the impact of the Center for Neighborhood Engaged Research & Science (CORNERS) in addressing gun violence in the city of Chicago.
Community Violence in Chicago Is Declining, but So Is Funding
Leaders from several violence prevention groups in the city of Chicago shared hopeful statistics for declining levels of violence with the Chicago Sun-Times but also expressed trepidation on the future of community violence intervention (CVI) in the face of a changing funding landscape.
Press Play: Metropolitan Peace Initiatives x Rome Odunze for NFL’s Inspire Change Campaign
Watch Metropolitan Peace Initiatives (MPI) staff and Chicago Bears Wide Receiver Rome Odunze huddle to discuss strategies to empower local communities.
Metropolitan Peace Academy Celebrates 52 New CVI Leaders at Fall Graduation
The Metropolitan Peace Initiatives’ (MPI) Metropolitan Peace Academy (MPA) celebrated the graduation of its newest class of community violence intervention (CVI) leaders on Thursday, December 19, 2024, at the South Shore Cultural Center in Chicago.
Civic Leaders in Violence Prevention Share Successes and Insights for Chicago Tribune
Executive Director of Metropolitan Peace Initiatives (MPI) Vaughn Bryant, Executive Director of the Partnership for Safe and Peaceful Communities (PSPC) Esther Franco-Payne, President of the Civic Committee Commercial Club of Chicago Derek Douglas, and founder of Chicago CRED Arne Duncan shared vital insights and recommendations for addressing the issue of community violence in the city of Chicago with the Chicago Tribune.
Chicago Launches Office of Re-Entry with Director Joseph Mapp Leading the Charge
The City of Chicago recently took a significant step in advancing restorative justice and community safety with the announcement of the new City of Chicago Office of Re-Entry.
MPI Field Manager Jaron “Jay-J” Washington Shares Insights at City Civics Day Violence Prevention Panel
This past Saturday, November 9, 2024, MPI’s own Jaron “Jay-J” Washington shared his experience as a Communities Partnering 4 Peace (CP4P) Field Manager at City Civics Day’s Disrupting the Cycle: Building Safer Communities through Violence Interruption panel.
ALSO Hosts Community Violence Intervention Education Meeting in Humboldt Park
The Alliance of Local Service Organizations (ALSO) gathered with elected officials and community violence intervention (CVI) stakeholders Monday, October 28, 2024 for an educational meeting on gun violence in the Humboldt Park neighborhood.
Breakthrough Urban Ministries Hosts Fall Festival in Garfield Park
Community leaders and Garfield Park residents gathered on the border of East and West Garfield Park on Saturday, October 26, 2024 for the Madison Street Fall Festival, a Light in the Night event hosted by Breakthrough Urban Ministries.
Overheard at Communities Partnering 4 Peace March to the Polls
On October 22, 2024, Communities Partnering 4 Peace (CP4P) organizations hosted “March to the Polls” events across Chicago’s South, West, and North sides.
MPI Chief Program Officer Domonique McCord and Father Greg Boyle Share CVI Insights for New Life Centers Panel
On Tuesday, October 15, MPI’s Chief Program Officer Domonique McCord participated in a focused discussion on CVI at New Life Centers.
Claretian Associates Host Advocacy Breakfast in South Chicago
Elected officials, community leaders and neighbors gathered in South Chicago for an advocacy breakfast hosted by Claretian Associates on October 21, 2024.