Personalized guidance and support to help participants navigate challenges and achieve stability.
Through the California Violence Intervention and Prevention (CalVIP) program, our Street Outreach and Violence Interruption services engage individuals most at risk of involvement in violence. Our team of trusted community messengers works directly in neighborhoods to prevent conflicts, mediate disputes, and provide real-time support to reduce the likelihood of shootings and assaults.
What We Offer:
- Street Outreach: Build trust with high-risk individuals, provide mentorship, and connect participants to supportive resources
- Conflict Mediation: Intervene in tense situations before they escalate into violence
- Crisis Support: Respond to incidents in the community to ensure safety and stabilize situations
- Resource Navigation: Link participants to education, employment, mental health, and social services
- Collaboration: Work with local agencies, law enforcement, and community organizations to strengthen neighborhood safety
Case Management:
Our case management services provide personalized guidance and support to help participants navigate challenges and achieve stability.
- Develop individualized support plans tailored to each participant’s goals
- Connect participants to education, employment, mental health, and social services
- Monitor progress and provide ongoing mentorship and guidance
- Support participants in meeting court or program requirements
Community Intervention
Work Our Community Intervention Worker (CIW) works to prevent and reduce violence while strengthening community safety.
- Engage individuals at risk of involvement in violence through outreach and mentorship
- Mediate conflicts to prevent escalation and reduce harm
- Collaborate with families, schools, law enforcement, and community partners
- Connect participants to resources that promote stability, growth, and opportunity
Why It Matters:
Street Outreach and Violence Interruption save lives, break cycles of violence, and empower individuals to make positive choices. By addressing risks before they escalate, these programs foster safer communities and open pathways to opportunity for participants.