The Health Alliance for Violence Intervention

#SignUpNow! Join Our Upcoming Webinar on HVIPs and Their Role in the Community Violence Intervention (#CVI) Ecosystem Join us on December 11 for a special webinar hosted by the HAVI exploring how hospital-based violence intervention programs (#HVIPs) integrate into the community violence intervention ecosystem. Learn how HVIPs collaborate with other CVI models and community stakeholders to interrupt the cycle of violence and provide comprehensive support and resources to high-risk individuals and victims of violence. Webinar: HVIPs in the Community Violence Intervention Ecosystem Date: December 11, 2024 Time: 12:00 – 1:30 p.m. ET / 9:00 – 10:30 a.m. PT Learn more & Register Now: https://lnkd.in/eVEd6W9q Don’t miss this opportunity to deepen your understanding of how HVIPs contribute to violence reduction and healing in communities. #PublicHealth #ViolencePrevention #CommunityViolenceIntervention

#HappyThanksgiving from the HAVI to you!  Today, we reflect on the power of connection and the strength of community. We’re deeply grateful for our dedicated team, the inspiring individuals and organizations we work with, and the communities we’re honored to serve. Together, we are building towards safer communities & more opportunities for all. Thank you for being part of this journey.  

We’re getting ready for the arrival of our next cohort of the Community Violence Intervention Leadership Academy (CVILA)—less than two weeks away.   Hear from recent graduates Alia Harvey-Quinn, Tony Woods, and Ben “Taco” Owens about how the academy is transforming the CVI field.   From managing community-based organizations to implementing strategies at scale, through the academy, we are equipping these leaders with the skills to strengthen their teams and foster collaboration among CVI leaders to improve public safety across the country.

NICJR is excited to announce the five community-based organizations selected as grantees through our Community Violence Intervention and Prevention Initiative (CVIPI) RFP. These subawards are funded by the federal Office of Justice Programs, Bureau of Justice Assistance. Each organization will receive $250,000 to implement or expand effective community violence intervention (CVI) strategies serving individuals at highest risk of gun violence involvement. Along with funding, grantees will receive tailored training and technical assistance from NICJR and participate in a peer learning community over the next two years to increase their capacity to effectively employ CVI strategies in their communities. Check out our amazing grantees from across the country!

The IVYY Project at Grady Health System did an amazing job hosting our Georgia State University - Andrew Young School of Policy Studies class today, educating these future social work leaders that gun violence is a public health issue & that violence prevention is heart work. 🧡 IVYY supervisors Robert Wright, MSW, VPP, Luriah Mussington, LMSW, and Nkosi Cave, MPH, VPP also shared how hospital-based violence intervention programs like IVYY have proven effective in reducing gun violence. Keep going! Jacquel Clemons Georgia State University #CVI #HVIP #GunViolencePrevention

Exciting Opportunity: Join the HAVI Advisory Board! We’re looking to expand our team and add up to two new members to the HAVI Advisory Board in the spring of 2025. We invite individuals with diverse professional and lived experiences to apply, including expertise in frontline violence intervention, public health, medicine, law, finance, and non-profit management. The Advisory Board provides strategic direction and oversees HAVI's activities, with governance from our fiscal sponsor, Health Resources in Action (HRiA), and its Board of Directors. 📝 Deadline to Apply: Monday, Jan. 6, 2025. 📍 Learn more and apply: https://lnkd.in/eJt5kwU6 🌐 Meet our current board members: https://lnkd.in/eP8S_qyn #HAVI #AdvisoryBoard #PublicHealth #ViolenceIntervention

The latest edition of the #HAVInewsletter is live! Catch up on what's happening, including: 🔹 Open Call For Applications to Join the HAVI Advisory Board 🔹 Upcoming Webinars: - #HVIPs in the Community Violence Intervention Ecosystem (Dec. 11) - #Medicaid Reimbursement for Violence Intervention Programs (Dec. 6) 🔹 Fall Video Series: "Gun Violence is a Public Health Issue" – Don’t miss the final video in the impactful social media series from the Kaiser Permanente Center for Gun Violence Research and Education, powered by the HAVI. And much more! #CommunityViolence #PublicHealth #GunViolencePrevention

Today is Public Health Thank You Day! Public health is protecting health. Public health is preventing disease. Public health is improving our quality of life. This year’s theme calls attention to the countless ways public health professionals work daily to promote and protect health and shines a light on their dedication to serving communities across the country and around the globe. Join us and @researchamerica in saying "Thank you" to our devoted public health workforce. https://lnkd.in/eH_JhiZi

#PhotoHighlights: On November 20, 2024, Dr. Ruth Abaya, Senior Director of Health Systems and CVI Integration at The Health Alliance for Violence Intervention, had the privilege of representing our organization at the National Conference on Youth Justice held November 19 to 21, 2024 in Washington, DC. Dr. Abaya led an insightful conversation on "How Hospital-Based Violence Intervention Programs Prevent Youth Violence," shedding light on the critical role healthcare systems play in reducing violence and supporting youth. The session also featured distinguished panelists: -Ms. Sharron Fletcher, Deputy Division Director, Discretionary Division at the Office for Victims of Crime - Mr. Eddie Bocanegra, Senior Advisor at the Office of Justice Programs - Dr. Eric Sigel, representing The At-Risk Intervention and Mentoring Program (AIM), a HAVI member program. It was an inspiring opportunity to collaborate with thought leaders in the field, advancing solutions that can make a meaningful difference in the lives of young people. #YouthJustice #HealthSystems #HVIPs #CVI #PublicHealth

#InTheNews: The United States Can't Arrest Its Way Out of Gun Violence: Communities, hospitals, and prosecutors can play valuable roles in curbing gun violence Across the country, communities, hospitals, and prosecutors are stepping up to address gun violence with a public health approach that focuses on prevention and healing. By putting community members, healthcare providers, and progressive prosecutors in leadership roles, these innovative programs work to build trust, promote well-being, and foster safety. As federal action remains uncertain, it’s crucial to support state, local, and community-based efforts to combat gun violence, rather than relying on ineffective and harmful policing strategies. As highlighted in this article, The Health Alliance for Violence Intervention emphasizes the impact of Hospital-Based Violence Intervention Programs (#HVIPs) which are "multidisciplinary programs that combine the efforts of medical staff with trusted community-based partners to provide safety planning, services, and trauma-informed care to violently injured people, many of whom are boys and men of color." (https://lnkd.in/eRh35yhJ) Read the full Think Global Health article here: https://lnkd.in/eCg_Uciq #GunViolencePrevention #PublicHealth #CommunityLeadership