Community Violence Intervention Success Stories VideoMay 2, 2024 Community Violence Intervention Success Stories In this video, community violence intervention leaders Raymond Solorzano, Denise Villamil, and James Timpson share examples of what success looks like in their efforts to reduce gun violence. May 2, 2024 Nick Wilson, Chandler Hall, Matthew Gossage, 3 More Hai-Lam Phan, Toni Pandolfo, Andrew Sonntag
Film Screening: ‘Columbine 2024: 25 Years of Trauma’ Past EventApr 5, 2024 Film Screening: ‘Columbine 2024: 25 Years of Trauma’ A documentary film that follows two survivors of the Columbine Shooting Massacre, followed by a panel discussion with the film's director and survivors. Apr 5, 2024
CAP Joined by Gun Violence Victim Advocates To Comment on OVC’s Proposed Rules on Victim Compensation Grant Program ArticleApr 4, 2024 CAP Joined by Gun Violence Victim Advocates To Comment on OVC’s Proposed Rules on Victim Compensation Grant Program The Center for American Progress, along with 47 organizations, submitted a comment letter advocating on behalf of victims to the U.S. Office for Victims of Crime on the agency’s proposal to replace the existing Victim Compensation Grant Program guidelines and clarify program requirements. Apr 4, 2024 Nick Wilson, Chandler Hall
Community Violence Intervention: James Timpson and Roca’s Use of CBT VideoMar 21, 2024 Community Violence Intervention: James Timpson and Roca’s Use of CBT James “JT” Timpson explains how the Roca Impact Institute uses a cognitive behavioral theory approach to empower individuals to de-escalate dangerous situations and make safer decisions. Mar 21, 2024 Nick Wilson, Chandler Hall, Hai-Lam Phan, 3 More Toni Pandolfo, Andrew Sonntag, Matthew Gossage
Community Violence Intervention: Juan Carter and Giffords Center for Violence Intervention VideoFeb 21, 2024 Community Violence Intervention: Juan Carter and Giffords Center for Violence Intervention Juan Carter, outreach manager for the Giffords Center for Violence Intervention, explains how community violence intervention (CVI) programs take a holistic approach to public safety by investing in the long-term health and well-being of individuals affected by violence. Feb 21, 2024 Chandler Hall, Nick Wilson, Hai-Lam Phan, 3 More Ala Al Sadi, Toni Pandolfo, Matthew Gossage
Point: America’s Murder Rate Dropped Historically — but Not in All States; Here’s Why In the NewsFeb 8, 2024 Point: America’s Murder Rate Dropped Historically — but Not in All States; Here’s Why Nick Wilson writes in "DC Journal" about the details of the recent drop in the U.S. homicide rate. Feb 8, 2024 DC Journal Nick Wilson
Community Violence Intervention: Raymond Solorzano and Southern California Crossroads VideoFeb 6, 2024 Community Violence Intervention: Raymond Solorzano and Southern California Crossroads Pastor Raymond Solorzano shares how his message of hope for those affected by gun violence can help inspire a life free of violence. Feb 6, 2024 Chandler Hall, Nick Wilson, Hai-Lam Phan, 4 More Ala Al Sadi, Toni Pandolfo, Madalyn Reagan, Matthew Gossage
Community Violence Intervention: Susan Lee and Chicago CRED VideoFeb 1, 2024 Community Violence Intervention: Susan Lee and Chicago CRED Susan Lee, chief of strategy and policy at Chicago CRED, explains why gun violence is a modern-day civil rights issue and how community violence intervention (CVI) strategies must be part of any public safety strategy to address racial inequity and structural violence. Feb 1, 2024 Nick Wilson, Chandler Hall, Hai-Lam Phan, 4 More Ala Al Sadi, Toni Pandolfo, Madalyn Reagan, Matthew Gossage
Community Violence Intervention: Denise Villamil and Southern California Crossroads VideoJan 3, 2024 Community Violence Intervention: Denise Villamil and Southern California Crossroads Denise Villamil, executive director of Southern California Crossroads, discusses how her own lived experience in a community with fewer opportunities has informed her holistic approach to community violence intervention. Jan 3, 2024 Nick Wilson, Chandler Hall, Matthew Gossage, 4 More Hai-Lam Phan, Madalyn Reagan, Toni Pandolfo, Ala Al Sadi
Debunking CVI Myths: CVI Is Only Street Outreach VideoDec 21, 2023 Debunking CVI Myths: CVI Is Only Street Outreach In this video, Susan Lee, chief of strategy and policy at Chicago CRED, shares how community violence intervention work has evolved over time to provide more holistic and evidence-based approaches to violence prevention. Dec 21, 2023 Chandler Hall, Nick Wilson, Arnitta R. Holliman, 3 More Hai-Lam Phan, Matthew Gossage, Toni Pandolfo
Debunking CVI Myths: Frontline Workers Are Not Professionals VideoDec 21, 2023 Debunking CVI Myths: Frontline Workers Are Not Professionals In this video, community violence intervention leaders Juan Carter, Melvyn Hayward, and Susan Lee push back on common misconceptions about frontline workers and discuss the unique expertise required to do this lifesaving work effectively. Dec 21, 2023 Chandler Hall, Nick Wilson, Arnitta R. Holliman, 3 More Hai-Lam Phan, Matthew Gossage, Toni Pandolfo
Community Violence Intervention: Juan Avila and Garden Pathways VideoDec 12, 2023 Community Violence Intervention: Juan Avila and Garden Pathways Juan Avila, chief operating officer at Garden Pathways, recounts the impact mentoring made on the life of one participant in a life-or-death situation. Dec 12, 2023 Nick Wilson, Chandler Hall, Matthew Gossage, 5 More Hai-Lam Phan, Madalyn Reagan, Ronnie Rivera, Ashley Joo, Ala Al Sadi
9th Annual National Gun Violence Prevention Summit Past EventDec 5, 2023 9th Annual National Gun Violence Prevention Summit Join CAP for a summit featuring speeches and discussions by leading advocates of the gun violence prevention movement. Dec 5, 2023 Nick Wilson, Rep. Joaquin Castro, Gregory Jackson Jr., 31 More Rob Wilcox, Rep. Lucy McBath, Aswad Thomas, Oronde McClain, Ben Conarck, Jim MacMillan, Jennifer Mascia, Chee’Tara Alexander, Gretta Gardner, Esq., Sandra Pilgrim-Lewis, Tiffany Garner, Darrell Anderson, Chris Edge, Mia Tretta, Dr. Joseph Richardson, Garnell Whitfield Jr., Arnitta R. Holliman, Vincent Schiraldi, Aalayah Eastmond, Trevon Bosley, Brande Thompson, LCPC, Lisa Geller, Traci Kurtzer, Reggie Moore, Lydia Watts, Esq., Fernando Rejón, Toni K. Rivera, Maiya Shackelford, Chandler Hall, Brandon Wolf, Rep. Maxwell Frost
We Cannot Rely on the Supreme Court to Protect Domestic Violence Survivors In the NewsNov 10, 2023 We Cannot Rely on the Supreme Court to Protect Domestic Violence Survivors In an op-ed for DC Journal, Sabrina Talukder and Nick Wilson examine the real-life impacts of the U.S. Supreme Court’s impending decision in United States v. Rahimi. Nov 10, 2023 DC Journal Sabrina Talukder, Nick Wilson
From the Front Lines: Hospital-Based Violence Intervention Programs Give Gun Violence Survivors Opportunities To Thrive VideoOct 19, 2023 From the Front Lines: Hospital-Based Violence Intervention Programs Give Gun Violence Survivors Opportunities To Thrive Chris Edge, a survivor-advocate from Washington, D.C., shares his story of triumph and why he credits a hospital-based violence intervention program with helping him become a leader in his community. Oct 19, 2023 Nick Wilson, Chandler Hall, Hai-Lam Phan, 4 More Matthew Gossage, Ashley Joo, Ronnie Rivera, Ala Al Sadi
What Does Community Violence Intervention Mean? Hear From People on the Front Lines of Preventing Gun Violence VideoOct 6, 2023 What Does Community Violence Intervention Mean? Hear From People on the Front Lines of Preventing Gun Violence Community violence intervention workers from across the United States explain and reflect on their work in preventing violence in their communities. Oct 6, 2023 Nick Wilson, Chandler Hall, Tymoni Correa-Buntley, 6 More Audrey Smith, Matthew Gossage, Ashley Joo, Hai-Lam Phan, Ronnie Rivera, Ala Al Sadi
From the Front Lines: Chicago CRED’s Effort To Stop Gun Violence VideoSep 26, 2023 From the Front Lines: Chicago CRED’s Effort To Stop Gun Violence Melvyn Hayward of Chicago CRED shares how life experiences led him to work toward ending gun violence in his community. Sep 26, 2023 Nick Wilson, Chandler Hall, Tymoni Correa-Buntley, 4 More Audrey Smith, Matthew Gossage, Ashley Joo, Hai-Lam Phan
Why We Fight: Gun Violence Survivors Share Their Stories VideoAug 21, 2023 Why We Fight: Gun Violence Survivors Share Their Stories Survivors and parents of gun violence victims share their stories and how they turned their loss into strength by fighting to end gun violence in America. Aug 21, 2023 Nick Wilson, Chandler Hall, Andrew Sonntag, 1 More Hai-Lam Phan
The Bipartisan Safer Communities Act, 1 Year Later ReportAug 10, 2023 The Bipartisan Safer Communities Act, 1 Year Later The Bipartisan Safer Communities Act, the first major federal gun safety bill passed in nearly 30 years, has closed gun law loopholes and implemented new gun violence prevention policies, as well as made significant investments in school and community safety that are saving lives. Aug 10, 2023 Nick Wilson, Chandler Hall, Allison Jordan
In Their Own Words: Talking to Gun Violence Survivors VideoJul 20, 2023 In Their Own Words: Talking to Gun Violence Survivors Survivors and family members of gun violence victims share their deeply personal experiences to guide others on how to create space, listen, and support survivors of gun violence. Jul 20, 2023 Nick Wilson, Tymoni Correa-Buntley, Andrew Sonntag, 3 More Ala Al Sadi, Hai-Lam Phan, Toni Pandolfo
La súplica de una madre para detener el flujo de armas estadounidenses a México VideoJun 27, 2023 La súplica de una madre para detener el flujo de armas estadounidenses a México La activista de derechos humanos mexicana María Herrera Magdaleno discute el impacto devastador del flujo de armas estadounidenses hacia México, incluyendo la desaparición forzada de cuatro de sus hijos. Jun 27, 2023 Nick Wilson, Andrew Sonntag, Rafael Medina, 4 More Gaby Blanco, Ala Al Sadi, Hai-Lam Phan, Julia Schroeder
A Mother’s Plea to Stop the Flow of U.S. Guns to Mexico VideoJun 27, 2023 A Mother’s Plea to Stop the Flow of U.S. Guns to Mexico Mexican human rights activist María Herrera Magdaleno discusses the devastating impact of U.S. guns flowing to Mexico, including the forced disappearance of four of her sons. Jun 27, 2023 Nick Wilson, Andrew Sonntag, Rafael Medina, 4 More Gaby Blanco, Ala Al Sadi, Hai-Lam Phan, Julia Schroeder
Gun Violence Survivors Share Their Messages to Lawmakers VideoJun 13, 2023 Gun Violence Survivors Share Their Messages to Lawmakers In honor of National Gun Violence Awareness Month, gun violence survivors from across the country share their messages to elected officials and demand they take action to save lives. Jun 13, 2023 Nick Wilson, Tymoni Correa-Buntley, Andrew Sonntag, 3 More Hai-Lam Phan, Ala Al Sadi, Toni Pandolfo
Delaware Lawmakers Can Reduce Gun Violence by Passing a Permit-to-Purchase Law Fact SheetMay 5, 2023 Delaware Lawmakers Can Reduce Gun Violence by Passing a Permit-to-Purchase Law Lawmakers have an opportunity to increase public safety and save lives by passing and effectively implementing a permit-to-purchase law, which requires an individual to obtain a license before purchasing a firearm. May 5, 2023 Nick Wilson, Eugenio Weigend Vargas, Marissa Edmund, 1 More Traci Manza Murphy