In a piece for the Chicago Sun Times, author Trevon “Trey” Bosley talks about the importance of community violence intervention (CVI) programs and the pushback from Ohio conservatives despite the tangible proof that the CVI initiatives are working. According to the op-ed, Chicago is experiencing historic lows in violent crime that can be attributed to CVI programs. The op-ed cites a Center for Policing Equity report about the importance of integrating CVI into public health strategies to address gun violence:
The Center for Policing Equity notes, “A public health strategy for gun violence should be holistic and community-centered, using a restorative approach to address the social factors that cause disproportionate harm.”
Read the op-ed on the Chicago Sun Times’ website.