| Title | Nid | Objective ID | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Increase touchpoints | 245391 | 2024_Obj2 | Pending |
| Increased understanding and engagement | 245390 | 2024_Obj1 | Pending |
| NTTAC ID | Type | Award Reference | ID | Objective Reference | Provider Reference | Status of Deliverable | TTA Point of Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20250203-123931-83 | Training and Technical Assistance Request | 15PBJA-24-GK-04071-CVIP | 245455 | Increased understanding and engagement | Research Foundation of CUNY John Jay College | Pending | Meaghan McDonald |
Community Violence Intervention (CVI) providers and law enforcement agencies are united in their mission to save lives and enhance public safety. Yet, misunderstandings and mistrust between CVI workers and law enforcement often hinder their collaboration. To bridge this gap and set the boundaries, CUNY’s National Network for Safe Communities (NNSC), Cities United, and Cure Violence Global propose a comprehensive initiative to educate law enforcement about the CVI strategies and to define their role in working with CVI practitioners. This project will create and disseminate resources, tools, and training specifically designed to educate law enforcement about CVI strategies. It will cover the roles and responsibilities of CVI practitioners, how law enforcement can support CVI efforts, and strategies for building respectful, trusting partnerships. The goal is to enhance understanding and engagement with CVI strategies throughout police departments nationwide, ensuring these strategies are implemented safely and effectively. While the project will focus on CVIPI sub-grantees, all developed materials will be publicly accessible. NNSC, Cities United, and Cure Violence Global will actively distribute these resources through their extensive network of cities across the country.
Successful implementation of CVI strategies requires a vast multidisciplinary team of committed partners focused on a singular issue. While the level of partnership with law enforcement agencies varies across CVI strategies, many require at least data from law enforcement to focus their intervention efforts. Additionally, it is important for law enforcement to understand CVI and the role of its practitioners, as they are likely to cross paths in responding to violence. There are important safety considerations for CVI workers when engaging directly with law enforcement - CVI workers could appear to be sharing information with law enforcement, putting themselves in harm's way. Therefore, it is crucial to provide proper education and training to law enforcement to facilitate this important working relationship. The overall project impact is better public safety outcomes in communities across the United States.