CVIPI (Community Violence Intervention & Prevention Initiative)
About CVIPI
The Community Violence Intervention and Prevention Initiative (CVIPI) leads Flint’s efforts to reduce youth gun violence using a public health approach. Grounded in data, prevention science, and strong community partnerships, CVIPI focuses on direct intervention, healing-centered services, and equitable resource distribution to foster lasting safety and opportunity for Flint’s youth and families. Our work prioritizes long-term systems change, equity, and resilience—because Flint is Flint STRONG.
Vision
A Flint where every youth and family lives free from the fear and trauma of gun violence, and where safety, healing, and opportunity are accessible to all.
Mission
To prevent and reduce youth and gun violence in Flint through a public health approach that integrates direct intervention, healing-centered services, equitable resource distribution, and cross-sector partnerships rooted in data, prevention science, and community voice.
CVIPI Core Activities
● Targeted Youth Intervention
Engage youth most impacted by violence through mentorship, conflict mediation, and life skills
development.
● Healing and Support Services
Provide trauma-informed counseling and connect victims and survivors to resources that promote
recovery and empowerment.
● Community Partnerships
Collaborate with schools, faith-based organizations, healthcare providers, law enforcement, and
grassroots groups to build a unified violence prevention network.
● Data-Driven Strategies
Utilize real-time data to identify violence hotspots, monitor trends, and continuously refine
programs for maximum impact.
Community Safety Collaborative
CVIPI convenes the Community Safety Collaborative every second Wednesday of the month. This multi-disciplinary meeting gathers city officials, public health experts, law enforcement, community organizations, and residents. Together, the Collaborative shares data, coordinates resources, addresses challenges, and develops strategies to reduce youth gun violence and enhance safety throughout Flint. This forum ensures transparency, fosters collective problem-solving, and centers community voices in decision-making. It allows Flint’s violence prevention efforts to be responsive, timely, and effective.
Funding Opportunity
The City of Flint’s Community Violence Intervention and Prevention Initiative (CVIPI) is a two-year
strategic plan designed to reduce violence and increase safety through community-driven, evidence-based
strategies. Recognizing that violence is shaped by a combination of social, economic, and systemic
factors, the initiative takes a comprehensive approach centering community voice, addressing inequity,
and promoting collaboration across public health, public safety, and grassroots networks.
Please refer to the DOJ Financial Guide link below for the list of unallowable costs.
Program Goals
● Reduce youth gun violence in Flint through targeted, evidence-based interventions.
● Support victims and survivors with trauma-informed, culturally competent services.
● Promote equity and healing by addressing systemic barriers and expanding access to opportunities.
● Build and sustain strong partnerships across public health, public safety, and community sectors.
● Use data to drive continuous improvement, transparency, and accountability.
Get Involved
Your involvement is crucial. Attend our Community Safety Collaborative meetings, volunteer with violence prevention programs, or partner with us to help make Flint safer for everyone. Together, we are Flint STRONG.
Contact Us:
CVIPI Program Director
