Community-based violence intervention (CVI) is gaining traction as a holistic approach to public safety. The Newark Community Street Team (NCST) exemplifies this model, reducing homicides by over 50% in the past decade. CVI employs trusted community members to mediate conflicts and support at-risk individuals, tackling the root causes of violence. Backed by the Ford Foundation, this strategy complements policing by focusing on prevention and community engagement, showing significant results in reducing violence and fostering trust.

For more details, visit the full article by Ford Foundation guest contributors Darren Walker and David Rogers at Inside Philanthropy