Community violence intervention (CVI) programs address gun violence like the public health crisis it is.
These programs put trained, trusted messengers on the ground in Pennsylvania communities most impacted by gun violence, where they can intervene and break the cycles of retaliation, victimization, and trauma.
Since Pennsylvania started investing in CVI, we’ve seen these programs work. Gun homicides have been declining for three years in a row and are now down 46.5% from their 2022 peak.
➡️➡️ When communities are free from gun violence, more people feel safe to grab dinner at their local restaurant, spend an afternoon at a block party getting to know their neighbors, and let their kids play at the park. We all thrive when we don’t have to live in isolation and fear.
This important funding could end up on the negotiation room floor if we don’t get loud and make sure everyone involved knows how vital it is to saving lives across the Commonwealth.
