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John,
Today, Community Justice launched our 2023 Violence Prevention Index (VPI) and scorecard [[link removed]] , the only national assessment of local programs, services, and policies that work together to effectively reduce gun and other forms of violence. These strategies and policies are evidence informed, community-based, and driven by a public health approach. This report — and the metrics by which cities are assessed — represents a holistic toolkit for city officials, local advocates, and community organizations working to end violence.
The VPI assessed and ranked 100 U.S. cities with the highest incidence of gun violence in 2021 and 2022 based on 35 criteria spanning three categories: Intervention and Risk Factor Reduction , Addressing the Root Causes of Violence , and Local Offices of Violence Prevention.
Take a look at our report and see your city’s assessment here [[link removed]]
For decades, courageous survivors and advocates have led highly impactful efforts to interrupt cycles of violence and save countless lives in their communities with little or no support or funding from their governments. This lack of support must end.
Today, we are hopeful that this annual report makes clear how much work we have left to do to get us there, and that it inspires you to fight for these lifesaving programs and policies in your community.
Please help spread the word about this vital report with your networks. To share the report, copy and paste the URL across your social media platforms and encourage your local officials to invest in these evidence-based, community-based lifesaving measures.
In community,
Amber Goodwin
Founder, Community Justice
Anthony D. Smith
Advisory Board Chair, Community Justice
P.S.: If you are in Austin or there for SXSW, please join us for an in-person community conversation about the VPI with our partners at ATX Peace on Saturday, March 9th from 12 to 2PM CST. Sign up here: [link removed] [[link removed]]
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