WHEN WE CAN TAKE ACTION
WHERE WE CAN TAKE ACTION
UP FRONT
IN THE THICK OF VIOLENCE
IN THE AFTERMATH OF VIOLENCE
Before violence happens
After violence happens
When violence is likely to happen
A PERSON &THEIR RELATIONSHIPS
Trusted adults and peers build close relationships with those at the center of violence to de-escalate conflict, prevent retaliation, and link them to resources.
Counseling, mentorship, and social services help people process trauma, repair harm and relationships and increase their hope for the future.
People have resources and guidance to safely navigate relationships and their emotions, and work towards goals.
OUR NEIGHBORHOODS& COMMUNITIES
Community-based violence intervention programs work with individuals, groups, and systems to mediate conflict, prevent retaliation and link people to services and opportunities like jobs.
Community healing events and circles, grief support, and resources help people heal, rebuild relationships and envision a future free from violence.
Parks, schools, homes, jobs, businesses, services and programs help people feel safe and well, express themselves, and find opportunity.
SYSTEMS LIKE SCHOOLS,HOSPITALS & COURTS
Systems support those impacted by violence and the legal system, and use methods that bring people together to repair harm, heal and prevent future violence.
Systems like schools, hospitals, and courts work with local organizations to act when there is a risk of violence.
Systems support people’s wellbeing and provide resources to the community, equipping them with tools to succeed.
LAWS & RULES
Laws and rules to improve wages, housing, employment, education and gun safety set communities up to thrive.
Laws and rules fund teams and programs that respond to crisis and address immediate risk.
Laws and rules fund programs that repair harm and reduce future violence.
Vincent Evans, outreach worker at the Cleveland Peacemakers program, describes how the program supports individuals after violence occurs.
Judge Brendan Sheehan and Andrew Hogan talk about a court program that helps young people caught with a gun that hasn’t been used.
Judge Brendan Sheehan and Andrew Hogan talk about a court program that helps young people caught with a gun that hasn’t been used.
Myesha Watkins, Vincent Evans, and Drew share about the Cleveland Peacemakers. Marcel McDaniel and Stephen Muhammad talk about Street Teams. These programs mentor youth and use credible messengers to mediate conflicts and prevent shootings. Credible messengers are mentors who have similar experiences and backgrounds to the people they want to reach.
Lorenzo Roberson gives a speech in a community meeting held by the mayor. Sonya Prior-Jones, Cleveland’s Chief of Youth and Family Success, talks about the importance of investing in quality services and resources, like affordable housing.
Marshawnette Daniels talks about the need to create a safe space for boys and men to express their feelings. Jessicka Castro, Michael Ferrer, and Amir Whitehead talk about ACES (Achievement through Community Education and Support), a mentoring program for youth.
Dr. Barksdale talks about his hospital-based program, Antifragility, which helps people who were shot deal with the emotional aftermath, offering support once they’re out of the hospital.
Marshawnette Daniels talks about the need to create a safe space for boys and men to express their feelings. Jessicka Castro, Michael Ferrer, and Amir Whitehead talk about ACES (Achievement through Community Education and Support), a mentoring program for youth.
Myesha Watkins, Vincent Evans, and Drew share about the Cleveland Peacemakers. Marcel McDaniel and Stephen Muhammad talk about Street Teams. These programs mentor youth and use credible messengers to mediate conflicts and prevent shootings. Credible messengers are mentors who have similar experiences and backgrounds to the people they want to reach.
Dr. Barksdale talks about his hospital-based program, Antifragility, which helps people who were shot deal with the emotional aftermath, offering support once they’re out of the hospital.
Vincent Evans, outreach worker at the Cleveland Peacemakers program, describes how the program supports individuals after violence occurs.
Lorenzo Roberson gives a speech in a community meeting held by the mayor. Sonya Prior-Jones, Cleveland’s Chief of Youth and Family Success, talks about the importance of investing in quality services and resources, like affordable housing.
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Transcript
WHEN WE CAN TAKE ACTION
WHERE WE CAN TAKE ACTION
UP FRONT
IN THE THICK OF VIOLENCE
IN THE AFTERMATH OF VIOLENCE
Before violence happens
After violence happens
When violence is likely to happen
A PERSON &THEIR RELATIONSHIPS
Trusted adults and peers build close relationships with those at the center of violence to de-escalate conflict, prevent retaliation, and link them to resources.
Counseling, mentorship, and social services help people process trauma, repair harm and relationships and increase their hope for the future.
People have resources and guidance to safely navigate relationships and their emotions, and work towards goals.
OUR NEIGHBORHOODS& COMMUNITIES
Community-based violence intervention programs work with individuals, groups, and systems to mediate conflict, prevent retaliation and link people to services and opportunities like jobs.
Community healing events and circles, grief support, and resources help people heal, rebuild relationships and envision a future free from violence.
Parks, schools, homes, jobs, businesses, services and programs help people feel safe and well, express themselves, and find opportunity.
SYSTEMS LIKE SCHOOLS,HOSPITALS & COURTS
Systems support those impacted by violence and the legal system, and use methods that bring people together to repair harm, heal and prevent future violence.
Systems like schools, hospitals, and courts work with local organizations to act when there is a risk of violence.
Systems support people’s wellbeing and provide resources to the community, equipping them with tools to succeed.
LAWS & RULES
Laws and rules to improve wages, housing, employment, education and gun safety set communities up to thrive.
Laws and rules fund teams and programs that respond to crisis and address immediate risk.
Laws and rules fund programs that repair harm and reduce future violence.
Vincent Evans, outreach worker at the Cleveland Peacemakers program, describes how the program supports individuals after violence occurs.
Judge Brendan Sheehan and Andrew Hogan talk about a court program that helps young people caught with a gun that hasn’t been used.
Judge Brendan Sheehan and Andrew Hogan talk about a court program that helps young people caught with a gun that hasn’t been used.
Myesha Watkins, Vincent Evans, and Drew share about the Cleveland Peacemakers. Marcel McDaniel and Stephen Muhammad talk about Street Teams. These programs mentor youth and use credible messengers to mediate conflicts and prevent shootings. Credible messengers are mentors who have similar experiences and backgrounds to the people they want to reach.
Lorenzo Roberson gives a speech in a community meeting held by the mayor. Sonya Prior-Jones, Cleveland’s Chief of Youth and Family Success, talks about the importance of investing in quality services and resources, like affordable housing.
Marshawnette Daniels talks about the need to create a safe space for boys and men to express their feelings. Jessicka Castro, Michael Ferrer, and Amir Whitehead talk about ACES (Achievement through Community Education and Support), a mentoring program for youth.
Dr. Barksdale talks about his hospital-based program, Antifragility, which helps people who were shot deal with the emotional aftermath, offering support once they’re out of the hospital.
Marshawnette Daniels talks about the need to create a safe space for boys and men to express their feelings. Jessicka Castro, Michael Ferrer, and Amir Whitehead talk about ACES (Achievement through Community Education and Support), a mentoring program for youth.
Myesha Watkins, Vincent Evans, and Drew share about the Cleveland Peacemakers. Marcel McDaniel and Stephen Muhammad talk about Street Teams. These programs mentor youth and use credible messengers to mediate conflicts and prevent shootings. Credible messengers are mentors who have similar experiences and backgrounds to the people they want to reach.
Dr. Barksdale talks about his hospital-based program, Antifragility, which helps people who were shot deal with the emotional aftermath, offering support once they’re out of the hospital.
Vincent Evans, outreach worker at the Cleveland Peacemakers program, describes how the program supports individuals after violence occurs.
Lorenzo Roberson gives a speech in a community meeting held by the mayor. Sonya Prior-Jones, Cleveland’s Chief of Youth and Family Success, talks about the importance of investing in quality services and resources, like affordable housing.