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Meet Patricia Hilliard, a Pillar of Peace in West Garfield Park
Women in Community Violence Intervention (CVI) are crucial to its success in making Chicago a safer city.
Community Violence Intervention Advocates Call for Sustained City Funding, Amidst a Historic Decline in Gun Violence
Community Violence Intervention (CVI) leaders, advocates, and public officials gathered at City Hall prior to the Chicago City Council’s meeting on Thursday, September 25, 2025, in a call for a $50 million allocation for CVI programming in the upcoming FY26 city budget.
Durbin, Villanueva Meet With CP4P Organizations To Discuss Crime Declines and CVI Funding
On Friday, September 12, 2025, Communities Partnering 4 Peace (CP4P) organizations met with U.S. Senator Dick Durbin and State Senator Celina Villanueva in Little Village to discuss the progress of Community Violence Intervention (CVI) efforts in their area.
WATCH: Gov. Pritzker Talks CVI Funding Cuts on ‘The Weekly Show With Jon Stewart’
Governor JB Pritzker recently stopped by The Weekly Show with Jon Stewart to discuss the Trump administration’s decision to cut critical funding for Community Violence Intervention (CVI).
WATCH: Government Leaders, CVI Advocates Respond to Trump’s Threat to Send National Guard to Chicago
Several elected officials and Community Violence Intervention (CVI) advocates from across Illinois are putting up a united front as they respond to President Trump’s recent threats to send the National Guard to Chicago.
Southwest Organizing Project Victim Advocate Doris Villaverde Breaks Cycles of Trauma for Herself and Her Community
Community Violence Intervention (CVI) is sustained by these direct service providers, like Doris Villaverde from the Southwest Organizing Project (SWOP).
Stronger Together: North Lawndale Collaborative Hosts Day of Learning, Strategizing Between Chicago CVI Groups
The spirit of collaboration was alive and well as Community Violence Intervention (CVI) professionals from across Chicago came together for a day of learning and strategizing ways to keep the North Lawndale area safe.
WATCH: Chicago Community Violence Intervention Advocates Reflect on Historic Declines in Violence, Say There’s More Work to Be Done
The historic drop in violent crime that was recently reported in the city of Chicago is a positive sign that Community Violence Intervention (CVI) works, but CVI advocates believe there’s still more work to be done to make the city safer.
LISTEN: MPI Executive Director Vaughn Bryant Talks CVI Funding with WBEZ
Public safety advocates recently joined “Reset with Sasha-Ann Simons” for a panel discussion on the progress Chicago has made so far in reducing gun violence while also dealing with the challenges of losing federal funding.
Public Safety Advocates Discuss Trauma-Informed Leadership With Everytown
In two recent panel discussions for Everytown’s Community Safety Fund quarterly meeting, a group of trauma-informed experts spoke on how they’re modeling emotional regulation and healing through various organizational and personal practices.
CVI Professionals Provide Strength and Support to Incarcerated Women’s Group
At the Institute for Nonviolence Chicago (INVC), a dedicated team of CVI professionals are instrumental to providing life-changing care and resources to individuals incarcerated in the Cook County Department of Corrections (CCDOC).
Chicago Community Violence Intervention (CVI) Leaders, Public Officials Give Update on CVI Scaling Efforts Amid Historic Declines in Gun Violence
As Chicago experiences a historic decline in gun violence, Community Violence Intervention (CVI) leaders, public officials, and funders gathered at Farragut High School in Little Village on Tuesday, July 15, 2025 to provide updates on the latest CVI scaling efforts taking place across the city.
Fourth of July in Chicago Sees Historic Decline in Violence
Despite mass shooting incidents throughout the week and over the Fourth of July holiday weekend, the number of homicides, injuries, and shooting incidents in the city of Chicago saw a historic low compared to a peak in the summer of 2021, according to a new report published by the Chicago Sun-Times.
Hundreds of Chicago Young People Take Peace Ambassador Pledge with UCAN Chicago
More than 200 young people recently made the “Peace Pledge” and have committed to be peacekeepers in their communities this summer through an initiative with UCAN Chicago.
Illinois Peace Project Celebrates ‘Peace Portraits’ Honorees
The Illinois Peace Project hosted an evening of storytelling, celebration, and community on Thursday, June 12, 2025 at the Metropolitan Peace Academy.
Young Voices Lead the Way at Powerful Violence Prevention Summit
Nearly 50 youth leaders from across Chicago gathered at Breakthrough Urban Ministries on Thursday, June 12, 2025, for an engaging community conversation aimed at inspiring youth-led solutions for violence prevention.
We Are Our Own Medicine Conference Brings Together Community Stakeholders
The second annual We Are Our Own Medicine Conference was held at BUILD Chicago in the Austin neighborhood. The event brought together various community stakeholders to increase collaboration and learn about different resources in their neighborhood.
WBEZ Gets Candid Look Into Violence Intervention Work with INVC Outreach Supervisor Fredrick Seaton
In a recent ride-along interview with WBEZ, the Institute for Nonviolence Chicago (INVC) Outreach Supervisor Fredrick Seaton provided a closer look into the vital Community Violence Intervention (CVI) work being done on Chicago’s West Side.
2025 Gun Violence Awareness Month Activities in Chicago
June is recognized as Gun Violence Awareness Month, a time to honor gun violence survivors and advocate to put an end to gun violence. Organizations all across Chicago are planning a number of activities across the city and throughout the month. Find the many ways you can support below.
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