Communities Partnering 4 Peace (CP4P)

Women's History Month may be over but remember to celebrate the women who work in community violence intervention year-round. Watch our video to catch up on the important stories we covered in March. https://lnkd.in/g2d7wpif

“Thank you for believing in us, investing in us, and inspiring us to believe in ourselves. You have ignited a fire within us to lead with courage, compassion, and conviction,” said Artemmio Williamson, Reentry Supervisor at Institute for Nonviolence Chicago , as he opened The Metropolitan Peace Academy Management and Supervision Fellowship celebratory dinner. Read our full write up here > https://lnkd.in/gTqm9MQZ

Congratulations to Institute for Nonviolence Chicago participant Johannis White on earning his high school diploma! This milestone made him eligible for a pre-apprenticeship program through Metropolitan Family Services putting him on the path to professional certification. Shoutout to Case Management Supervisor Latasha Henry for her support! Read more here > https://lnkd.in/gMP6Qc8i

"We dreamed up the data hub because coverage of gun violence has been constrained by a lack of accessible, clear data,” said editor in chief Tali Woodward. #NowReading 'The Trace Expands Gun Violence Data Hub With New Data Library' https://lnkd.in/gvCgwU2C

NEXT FRIDAY: See you at the next CVI Hiring Event at the Metropolitan Peace Academy 4/4 from 12-3:30 ! This event is brought to you by Metropolitan Peace Initiatives , Skills for Chicagoland's Future, and the Public Safety Task Force from the Civic Committee of the Commercial Club of Chicago. Read more here https://lnkd.in/gFsbi5Qj

"Every day, I witness the physical and emotional devastation that gun violence inflicts on young people and their families, particularly in communities of color. My team and I fight to save lives, but too often, it's too late. We can end this crisis if we all pull together." #NowReading 'Grandmothers for Gun Responsibility Launches National Organization to Prevent Gun Violence' https://lnkd.in/gR8azzBq

'How to Reduce Gun Deaths? One Group Teaches Young People How to Use Them' via The New York Times #NowReading https://lnkd.in/g9dekB8F

“I love community violence intervention work. It’s a unique position, and it’s not to be taken lightly.” says Traci Hall, Clinical Program Supervisor at Metropolitan Peace Initiatives. Read our final #WomensHistoryMonth spotlight here >> https://lnkd.in/gAnGVXXd

'The Significance of ‘Stopping the Bleed’' #NowReading via The Trace https://lnkd.in/g9R9bXmk

"When communities are strong, when people are not afraid or worried about eviction, when they have economic security, when they have opportunity and education — those things create connection in places, and they mitigate the risk of firearm injury and death." Hudson Munoz, executive director of Guns Down America https://lnkd.in/grHV623v