Community Stories
Conflict Resolution: How to Interrupt Cycles of Community Violence
Hear from Terrance Staley, the Executive Director of the Alliance of Concerned Men as he speaks about community violence intervention, and specifically, how the Alliance of Concerned Men in Washington, D.C., is working to prevent and address violence in the community.
Conflict Resolution: A Key Strategy to Preventing Violence
Hear from Joseph Johnson as he speaks about the Alliance of Concerned Men and their efforts to prevent community violence in Washington, D.C.
Seven Trailblazers Addressing Community Violence Intervention Across the U.S.
The OJP is working together with changemakers engaged in their communities to make a difference.
Embracing Community Violence Intervention in Boston Communities and Nationwide
OJP invests in Boston CVI organizations and others around the country to expand access to lifesaving interventions.
Toolkits & Fact Sheets
CVIPI Fact Sheet (PDF 30.8MB)
This 2-page guide details the DOJ's strategy to reduce community violence, this guide highlights collaborative, evidence-based approaches, engaging high-risk individuals through trusted networks and cross-sector partnerships to foster positive change.
Violent Crime Reduction Roadmap Fact Sheet (PDF 2.3MB)
The Department of Justice, drawing on insights from the Council on Criminal Justice, offers a concise guide. This roadmap provides a targeted, 10-step strategy for local jurisdictions, harnessing expertise from diverse professionals and emphasizing DOJ's commitment to supporting communities in effectively reducing violence.
CVIPI Grantee Communications Toolkit (PDF 1.9MB)
As a grantee of OJP, we encourage you to share news about your agency’s grant award on social media, along with stories about the impact of your work.
Webinars
Funding Webinar Materials
On April 11, 2023, the Office of Justice Programs hosted a webinar to provide details about the FY 2023 CVIPI opportunities. In case you missed it, webinar materials are now available:
- Watch the recording
- Access the presentation (PDF, 1 MB)
- Read the transcript (PDF, 290 KB)
Answers to frequently asked questions about the opportunities are also available.
Implementing Community Based Violence Intervention Series
From September 2022 to January 2023, the Office of Justice Programs hosted the Implementing Community Based Violence Intervention Strategies Series of webinars. Access recordings and presentation slides from the webinars or watch them below.
Additional Webinar Recordings
Content Advisory
Please be aware that this content contains descriptions of violence that may be distressing to some viewers.