John—

Community violence is a daily tragedy in neighborhoods across the country, a pain disproportionately experienced by communities of color. Yet all too often this form of gun violence fails to make the headlines or factor into the national policy debate about public safety.

Through our GIFFORDS Center for Violence Intervention programs, we’re on a mission to ensure that lawmakers understand and fund community violence intervention.

Chip in now to support our efforts to expand the evidence-based work that saves lives.

Our latest report, Partnering for Peace: The Vital Role of Coalitions in the Movement to End Community Violence, highlights just how effective street-level intervention is when CVI coalitions are sustainably funded, and lays out how policymakers, private funders, and practitioners can invest in this lifesaving work.

Just a few years ago, there were almost no CVI coalitions anywhere in America—today, thanks to the hard work of our dedicated violence intervention team and our partners on the ground, there are more than a dozen, and they’re preventing shootings in cities across the country.

Donate today to support this and other critical GIFFORDS research to end gun violence.

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Despite recent dangerous and irresponsible cuts in federal grants for public safety, progress is still possible. Now more than ever, local leaders and the private sector must support CVI coalitions as part of a broader public safety strategy.

Gratefully,
Mike

PS: Learn more about what CVI coalitions have already achieved, and what we can do to encourage them to prosper.

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Mike McLively
Policy Director
GIFFORDS Center for Violence Intervention