The Community-Based Violence Intervention and Prevention Initiative (CVIPI) is a collaborative, grant-funded effort involving the Greensboro Police Department, the University of North Carolina at Greensboro, North Carolina A&T State University, and RTI International. The initiative aims to reduce violent crime in high-crime neighborhoods, ultimately lowering overall crime rates in Greensboro. CVIPI employs a systematic approach that includes data analysis and feedback from residents and partners, focusing on the strategic implementation of comprehensive, evidence-based violence intervention and prevention methods. Its objectives include breaking the cycle of violence, addressing root causes, empowering community members, and fostering positive change. CVIPI efforts focus on individuals at highest risk of violence perpetration or victimization. 

Principles:  

• Focused violence interventions and support for the highest need groups.    
• Community-centered and equity-focused community engagement to address systemic issues.
• Integration of public safety and public health workers for trauma-based interventions.
• Strategic, data-driven, and performance-focused research.

In 2024, the Greensboro Police Department (GPD) Community Engagement Division hosted over 25 community outreach events, including community resource fairs, health fairs, and food markets, where the Guilford County Division of Public Health (GCDPH) provided staff to offer health education and other valuable resources.  

CVIPI is currently summarizing additional 2024 data on the number of individuals reached, assessed and connected to services and fulfilled requests for assistance.