ABC 11, June 6, 2023
Our mission is to break the cycle of violence and build a thriving community of rooted leaders in Wake County through prevention, intervention, healing and advocacy.
As Raleigh and the surrounding municipalities emerge from the Covid-19 pandemic, crime in general, and particularly violent crime, has risen according to most recent reports by various agencies. This affects not only the direct victims of violence, but also the communities who are caught in its wake.
Our goal is to continue to make our community a safe and welcoming environment for anyone who wishes to live here. Boots, community partners, and the CVI ecosystem will use a holistic approach to improve the quality of life for all residents and aim to end the current violence.
FAMILY, COMMUNITY, OPPORTUNITY.
A PUBLIC HEALTH APPROACH MEANS ORGANIZING SUPPORT AND INVESTMENTS TO CREATE A ROBUST AND EQUITABLE OPPORTUNITY STRUCTURE SO THAT THE PATH TO PEACE AND WELL-BEING IS HIGH-QUALITY, CREDIBLE, VISIBLE AND WITHIN REACH FOR EVERY RESIDENT.
Hospital and Community Programs focused on directly intervening in interpersonal or group conflict, negotiating ceasefires, and shifting neighborhood cultural norms.
Programs focused on changing the mindset, mental health, and ultimately the decision-making and lifestyle choices of individuals and communities most at risk of gun violence.
Programs focused on providing social services for survivors of gun violence, including resources like housing, employment, trauma therapy, etc.
Changing the “ecology” of communities most impacted by gun violence through improving the quality of life, access to resources and overall living conditions.
A public health approach to eliminating violence does not replace, nor is it in conflict with, law enforcement. Creating safety for all requires a range of strategies, including the presence of people trained to confront life-threatening violence.
Most of us know at least one person that got shot. During my lifetime, I know of too many, especially the seven members of my family. But today, I’m more optimistic than I have ever been about our opportunity and ability to change the violent way we live.
WakeMed Hospital Violence Intervention Program
Violence Interrupter Team
Provide Training, Projects & Services
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4-5 Year Plan with Mayor Baldwin
Violence prevention is not something that can be done by some of us. It has to be taken on head first by all of us. Get involved in a growing movement of dedicated volunteers that are constructing safer, healthier homes, schools, and communities for our children.
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