Community Violence Intervention (CVI) Community Violence Intervention Programs are shown to reduce violence and are gaining momentum throughout the country. WAVE worked with partner organizations to help promote these programs across Wisconsin. Equity WAVE is committed to social justice and equity and recognizes that work must be done both within our organization and our communities. WAVE analyzes all potential gun violence prevention legislation with a racial impact assessment. Staff demonstrated a commitment to equity by taking regular DEI trainings and by improving our personnel policies. Citizen/Supporter/Partner Engagement Community Events WAVE hosted or promoted screenings of several important documentaries to raise awareness about the impacts of gun violence and to share the story of a civil rights advocate, Rosa Parks. We also hosted our annual Peace Through Music event at Linneman's in May. WAVE employees spoke to many organizations across the state and appeared at many events, including events that support LGBTQ populations, victims of domestic violence, and social justice causes. We also hosted or participated in several educational programs online. Suicide Prevention WAVE shared educational information about suicide prevention, such as the increased risk of suicide when the suicidal person has access to a firearm, and we shared resources, including the new 988 crisis lifeline. We also attempted to normalize talking about mental health to help reduce stigma. Elections WAVE helped educate voters about important deadlines for registration, voting methods, and voter turnout. We promoted Milwaukee County Referendum #1, which urges state legislators to pass an assault weapons ban in Wisconsin. The referendum passed by a wide margin. | 
