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Enlace Chicago and New Life Centers Host Advocacy Meeting on Community Violence Intervention in Little Village
MPI Chief Program Officer Domonique McCord spoke on hyperlocal and trauma-informed solutions to gun violence at the annual gala for Breakthrough Urban Ministries.
MPI Chief Program Officer Domonique McCord Talks Hyperlocal, Trauma-Informed Solutions to Community Gun Violence in East Garfield Park
MPI Chief Program Officer Domonique McCord spoke on hyperlocal and trauma-informed solutions to gun violence at the annual gala for Breakthrough Urban Ministries.
MPI Joins Phoenix Clinic & Chicago Community Leaders in Discussing Mental Health
MPI Executive Director Vaughn Bryant recently joined Phoenix Clinic and leaders in the mental health space for a “State of the Union” panel on the urgent issues surrounding mental health in Chicago.
Southwest Organizing Project, Precious Blood Ministry of Reconciliation Hold Advocacy Meeting in Chicago Lawn
Southwest Organizing Project (SWOP) and Precious Blood Ministry of Reconciliation (PBMR), two organizations representing Communities Partnering 4 Peace, joined forces to host a community violence intervention (CVI) advocacy meeting on Monday, September 23, 2024 in Chicago Lawn.
WATCH: Chicago Crime Lab’s Community Violence Intervention Leadership Academy (CVILA) Celebrates Second Cohort
The University of Chicago Crime Lab’s Community Violence Intervention Leadership Academy (CVILA) celebrated the graduation of its second cohort on Friday, September 20, 2024 in Los Angeles.
Project H.O.O.D. Hosts Community Violence Advocacy Event in Woodlawn
Community leaders, residents, law enforcement, and elected officials met at New Beginnings Church in Woodlawn on Thursday, September 12, 2024 as Project H.O.O.D. hosted a meeting discussing the community violence intervention (CVI) work being done in the area to help reduce gun violence.
From Chicago to Ghana: Communities Partnering 4 Peace’s Transformative Journey
A delegation of leaders from Communities Partnering 4 Peace (CP4P) recently traveled to Ghana with support from Crown Family Philanthropies. This visit highlighted the importance of bridging community work with cultural understanding. The group aimed to learn from Ghana’s rich history and culture while reflecting on their roles in community violence intervention back home.
Building Leaders for Community Violence Intervention: The Metropolitan Peace Academy Management and Supervision Fellowship
The Metropolitan Peace Academy (MPA) Management and Supervision Fellowship is shaping the next generation of leaders in community violence intervention (CVI). Facilitated by a team of expert consultants and designed for those already on the front lines of violence prevention, the fellowship equips participants with critical leadership and management skills.
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.