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Former Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords, CVI Leaders Discuss Gun Violence Prevention at DNC Panel Discussion
The work of community violence intervention (CVI) took center stage at a panel discussion during the Democratic National Convention hosted by GIFFORDS, G-PAC, and Chicago CRED on Monday, August 19, 2024 in Chicago.
South Chicago Community Gathers for Claretian Associates’ Annual Back to School Wellness Fair
Claretian Associates and a host of other community-based organizations shut down the block of 91st and Brandon for South Chicago’s annual Back to School Wellness Fair on Friday, August 9, 2024.
Interrupting the Cycle: A Panel Discussion on Community-Driven Strategies to Combat Gun Violence
On August 3, 2024, The Black Women’s Expo held a panel on community violence intervention titled “What’s Going On? Violence Interrupters in the City.” This panel provided an enlightening and essential forum to address the pressing issue of gun violence in Chicago.
APPLY NOW: The Metropolitan Peace Academy Management and Supervision Fellowship
The Metropolitan Peace Academy (MPA) is now accepting applications for its inaugural cohort of the Metropolitan Peace Academy Management and Supervision Fellowship. This six-month training program is for current mid-level management community violence intervention (CVI) leaders who are seeking professional development in this rapidly growing field.
MPI Chief Program Officer Domonique McCord Joins Leadership Greater Chicago’s 2025 Signature Fellowship Program
Metropolitan Peace Initiatives (MPI) Chief Program Officer Domonique McCord has been selected to join Leadership Greater Chicago’s (LGC) 2025 Signature Fellowship Program. She, along with 44 other cross-sector professionals, will represent the 40th class of the civic leadership development program dedicated to making transformational change across the city and the region.
Project H.O.O.D.’s ‘Summer Jam’ Is a Hit with Woodlawn Community
Summertime Chi was in full swing as Project H.O.O.D. hosted “Summer Jam” as part of the Light in the Night initiative, a Communities Partnering 4 Peace (CP4P) program aimed at reclaiming public spaces. The event took place Wednesday, July 17, 2024 in Woodlawn.
WATCH NOW: Gov. Pritzker Declares ‘CVI is Where It’s At,’ Calls for Continued Funding
“CVI is where it’s at,” said Governor J.B. Pritzker at the announcement of an historic investment into a public-private partnership to mitigate gun violence in the state of Illinois.
Public Equity, Think Outside Da Block Join Communities Partnering 4 Peace
Communities Partnering 4 Peace (CP4P) is proud to officially welcome two new organizations to the collective — Public Equity and Think Outside Da Block. These groups join 13 other community-based and citywide organizations dedicated to helping heal Chicago’s communities experiencing the highest levels of gun violence.
Overheard at the 2024 Giffords Community Violence Intervention Conference
Metropolitan Peace Initiatives (MPI) and Communities Partnering 4 Peace (CP4P) were present at the 2024 Giffords Community Violence Intervention Conference which took place June 24-25 in Los Angeles, California. The conference is the largest gathering in the country dedicated to CVI, attracting over 800 experts from across the nation and world.
Op-Ed: Where Chicago’s Community Gun Violence and Migrant Humanitarian Crises Intersect
As Independence Day celebrates freedom and liberty, the American experience remains a struggle marked by contradictions between our ideals and the realities faced by underrepresented citizens.
WATCH NOW: The Joyce Foundation Holds Webinar on ‘Law Enforcement Support for CVI Strategies’
The Joyce Foundation hosted the latest installment of its monthly lunch & learn webinar series with a panel entitled “Exploring Law Enforcement Support for Community Violence Intervention (CVI) Strategies” on Thursday, June 20, 2024.
Metropolitan Peace Academy Celebrates Newest Class of CVI Leaders at Spring Graduation, Marks More Than 500 Graduates to Date
The Metropolitan Peace Initiatives’ (MPI) Metropolitan Peace Academy (MPA) celebrated the newest class of street outreach workers, case management workers, victim service advocates, and its first-ever Crisis Prevention & Response Unit (CPRU) cohort at its Spring graduation on Thursday, June 20, 2024 at Chicago’s South Shore Cultural Center.
WATCH NOW: Four Chicago Communities to Scale Up Violence Intervention Programs
Four Chicago communities are moving forward with plans to expand community violence intervention (CVI) programs under a larger effort entitled “Scaling Community Violence Intervention for a Safer Chicago” or “SC2.” The news was announced at a convening on Monday, June 17, 2024 at the Institute for Nonviolence Chicago (INVC) in Austin.
PHOTOS: Strides for Peace’s 2024 Race Against Gun Violence
Runners, walkers, and community violence intervention (CVI) supporters of all ages joined in on Strides for Peace‘s 2024 Race Against Gun Violence on Thursday, June 6, 2024, in Grant Park. The annual event celebrates the life-changing work of community organizations and provides a platform for people who care about ending gun violence.
INVC Celebrates Three College Unbound Graduates
It was a momentous occasion as three leaders representing the Institute for Nonviolence Chicago (INVC) graduated from College Unbound with their bachelor’s degrees on Sunday, June 9, 2024 at the Metropolitan Peace Academy in Pilsen.
2024 Gun Violence Prevention Activities
June is recognized as National Gun Violence Awareness Month, a time to honor gun violence survivors and advocate to put an end to gun violence.
Save the Date: Scaling CVI for a Safer Chicago Convening
On Monday, June 17, 2024, community violence intervention (CVI) organizations, philanthropic, business, and government leaders will convene to provide updates on our plan entitled “Scaling Community Violence Intervention for a Safer Chicago” or “SC2.”
Participate in #WearOrange This Friday, June 7
Join us on Friday, June 7, 2024 as we come together for Wear Orange, an annual campaign during Gun Violence Awareness Month. This action is in remembrance of Chicagoan Hadiya Pendleton, a 15-year-old girl who was shot and killed in 2017 while in the park with classmates.
Southland RISE: Strengthening Violence Recovery Through Hospital and Street Outreach Collaboration
Southland RISE, a joint initiative by UChicago Medicine and Advocate Christ Medical Center, aims to improve treatment and support for crime survivors and their families by forging stronger connections between hospitals and street outreach organizations.
MPI Chief Training Officer Vanessa Perry Dereef Teaches the Keys to Building High-Impact Teams for CVILA
The newest cohort of students enrolled in the University of Chicago Crime Lab’s Community Violence Intervention Leadership Academy (CVILA) sat excited and inquisitive as they learned key tactics for “Building and Cultivating High-Impact Teams” within their organizations.