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Learn about local community violence intervention efforts that are making communities safer and how you can support the lifesaving work of these organizations. Together, we can help every community thrive.

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Advance Peace
Advance Peace is dedicated to ending cyclical and retaliatory gun violence in American urban neighborhoods. Through a national community of practice, Advance Peace supports partners in implementing data-driven solutions that lead to safer, healthier communities.
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Arise and Go
A faith based community violence intervention agency located in the Los Angeles Harbor rooted in lived experience and community trust, with a mission to reduce violence.
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Break the Cycle
The Johns Hopkins Hospital Break the Cycle Hospital Violence Intervention Program (JHH BC-HVIP) is dedicated to supporting patients and clients impacted by violence within the community. The program's mission is to break the cycle of violence by engaging with individuals at the time of their injury, helping them navigate the path to healing and success, and reducing the risk of future violent injury.
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Chicago CRED
Chicago CRED works with community leaders, like-minded organizations, and thousands of young men and women to radically reduce gun violence and bring hope back to Chicago.
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Community violence prevention: resources for action
A CDC guide offering evidence-backed strategies that communities and states can use to prevent violence before it starts.
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Cure Violence
Cure Violence Global is guided by the understanding that violence is a health issue, and that local partners and strategic partnerships are keys to success. Through a rigorous, scientific, and data-driven approach, CVG helps communities implement violence prevention programs that effectively reduce violence.
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Family & Children’s Association: SNUG – Gun Violence Reduction
This Long Island nonprofit partners with local residents, businesses, and organizations to provide outreach and promote alternatives to violence.