Community Based Public Safety Collective

📰 New York Times Article Alert! Baton Rouge's street team, spearheaded by activists like Liz Robinson and Sateria Tate, CSM, SSM, DASSM, bravely navigates the complexities of community-driven violence prevention. Their resounding voices resonate throughout the city's efforts, boldly confronting gun violence head-on. As aqeela sherrills revealed, cities clamored to learn from “Newark's special sauce” (Newark Community Street Team), leading to pivotal connections in the Biden White House and the organization of a Black-led initiative supporting national programs, including those now funding Baton Rouge's efforts. By 2023, his strategies were credited with helping to cut homicides in Newark in half since 2016. Despite obstacles like data collection and trust-building, their unwavering commitment symbolizes the resilience propelling Baton Rouge's fight against violence. Read the full article now for insights on community-driven intervention and Baton Rouge's push towards a safer public ecosystem. 📝 Article link: https://lnkd.in/eQHujQ76 🌟 #CommunitySafety #BatonRougeStrong #cvi #publichealth #TheNewYorkTimes #publicsafety #violenceintervention #endgunviolence Article Courtesy of Mark Obbie Photographs by Dean Majd

Baton Rouge Meets Washington D.C! A Gathering for Change 🫱🏼🫲🏽 ✨ Don't miss our Executive Director, aqeela sherrills speaking alongside Leaders and advocates from Baton Rouge gather in Washington D.C. on September 12th to discuss critical issues like domestic violence, 21st-century policing, criminal justice, and violence intervention. Join this impactful event as these voices work together to create solutions and foster collaboration. #BatonRouge #WashingtonDC #Justice #Reform #CVI #thegatheringspot #criminaljustice #domesticviolence

The Watts Shared Safety Initiative (WSSI) is transforming the Watts community through collaborative efforts to reduce violence and heal trauma. By bringing together residents, community leaders, and organizations, WSSI addresses the root causes of violence, offering alternatives to traditional policing and fostering a sense of security and well-being throughout the neighborhood. This initiative is supported by long-standing partners like The Reverence Project, The Watts Gang Task Force, We Care Outreach Ministries, Build Plus Community Marketplace, and The B.U.I.L.D. Program (P.C.I.T.I.). With the backing of the Mayor's Office, Councilmembers, and Councilman McOsker, WSSI is paving the way for safer streets and brighter futures. Watch the full video to see how WSSI is making a difference in their communities. 🎥: 4th FLR Creative Agency #Watts #CommunityHealing #ViolencePrevention #PublicSafety #WSSI #InterventionTraining #CommunityPartners #losangeles #CVI #publichealth

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#ICYMI: The Community Violence Intervention (CVI) Action Plan is a groundbreaking effort to save lives and reduce violence in Black and Brown communities. For the first time, leaders across the CVI ecosystem united to craft a community-led vision, set ambitious goals, and shape strategies that will drive change. 🛡️ Supported by Community Justice Action Fund, Community Based Public Safety Collective, HAVI, The National Institute for Criminal Justice Reform (NICJR), and Urban Peace Institute, this report lays the foundation for sustained philanthropic and public investment. Explore how we can all take action to end violence today. www.cviactionplan.com #CVIActionPlan #EndViolence #PublicSafety #CVI #Publichealth #BlackAndBrownCommunities #CommunityJustice

Behind every safe community are dedicated individuals working tirelessly to prevent violence and build trust. Community-Based Public Safety is about recognizing and empowering these change makers. For too long, dedicated CVI workers have served their communities without adequate support. The Community Based Public Safety Collective is committed to transforming communities and lives by providing CVI workers with access to funding, training, and support, enabling sustainable and impactful public safety solutions that prioritize well-being and healing.✨🫱🏼🫲🏽 Watch our full video on YouTube and learn more about our work at cbpscollective.org #Community #ViolencePrevention #Socialimpact #CVI #publicsafety #CBPS #publichealth

Need some inspiration today? Watch and share this insightful video featuring Dr. Candace Hamilton Hester, a principal researcher at the American Institutes for Research (AIR). Dr. Hester's work tackles systemic social inequities and promotes safety, dignity, and the opportunity to thrive.  Funding from the Kaiser Permanente Center for Gun Violence Research and Education will help Dr. Hester robustly evaluate the impact of the Coalition to Advance Public Safety (CAPS). CAPS is led by the Community Based Public Safety Collective, Cities United, The Health Alliance for Violence Intervention, and The National Institute for Criminal Justice Reform (NICJR) Justice Reform. The coalition works with mayors, community-based organizations, and leaders to scale up and bring greater cohesion to cities’ community violence intervention ecosystems, with the goal of reducing gun homicides and nonfatal shootings. Learn more about the Center’s 38 grantees working on gun violence prevention across 20+ states at https://lnkd.in/ed5nNeT8. #EndGunViolence #CommunityLedResearch 

Congratulations to Community Justice Action Fund, The Health Alliance for Violence Intervention , The National Institute for Criminal Justice Reform (NICJR), Urban Peace Institute, and the Community Based Public Safety Collective on the release of the Community Violence Intervention (CVI) Action Plan. Endorsed by 115 organizations and informed by hundreds of CVI practitioners, researchers, and leaders, this report is the first comprehensive, field-wide guide for investing in and scaling CVI initiatives across the country. We are grateful to all who supported the effort, including the FSF members — Langeloth Foundation, Charles and Lynn Schusterman Family Philanthropies, and Ballmer Group — whose funding played a critical role in getting the Action Plan across the finish line. Learn more and download the full CVI Action Plan here: https://lnkd.in/gYBAxDi7 As The HAVI’s executive director Fatimah Loren Dreier explains: “With public health crises like tobacco use and car crashes, we have seen first-hand the impact that a coordinated response at the local, state, and federal levels can have on saving lives. CVI strategies are no different. This coordinated approach—including hospital-based violence intervention programs, violence focused trauma-informed support, and street outreach—employs the tools of public health to break the cycle of violence, save lives, and transform the most impacted communities.”  

#IntheNews 📌Julie Chavez Rodriguez has been a steadfast champion for Community Violence Intervention (CVI) during her tenure as the head of Intergovernmental Affairs at the White House. We’re deeply grateful for her leadership and commitment to our communities. Now, as the first Latina in history to run a presidential campaign, she continues to break barriers and inspire us all. Read Full Article here: https://lnkd.in/e22eCHCs #Leadership #LatinaPower #CVI #HistoricFirsts #PublicHealth #whitehouse

The wounds of gun violence run deep, but our communities hold the power to heal and rebuild. It's time to break the cycle of violence and create neighborhoods where safety and support are a reality for everyone. Community-led solutions are key to achieving lasting change. By confronting the root causes of violence—trauma, poverty, and lack of opportunity—and investing in community violence intervention (CVI), we can forge a path towards a safer future. Learn more about our work and how you can be part of the solution at cbpscollective.org 🎥 4th FLR Creative Agency #breakingthecycle #communitysolutions #socialimpact #gunviolence #violenceprevention #CVI #Publicsafety #publichealth