National Offices of Violence Prevention Network (NOVPN)

The City of Saint Paul’s Office of Neighborhood Safety has a variety of career opportunities. Check out this week's featured jobs! Featured jobs include: ➡️ Community-Based Organization Liaison ➡️ Gun Violence Intervention Senior Project Manager ➡️ Office of Neighborhood Safety Data Analyst Learn more at www.stpaul.gov/careers #JoinTeamSaintPaul

The Network hosted our first Midwestern Regional Convening in Indianapolis last week! Regional convenings provide members with a small-group setting to share best practices, work through challenges, and build relationships. A special thank you to Mayor Hogsett for his opening remarks and the City of Indianapolis - Office of Public Health and Safety (OPHS) for hosting us. #WeAreTheNOVPN #WeWillEndGunViolence

#InTheNews: NICJR is excited about a prospective partnership with the City of Birmingham and their Office of Community Safety Initiatives to develop violence reduction strategies that focus on those at the highest risk of gun violence involvement. In a recent interview, NICJR Executive Director David Muhammad speaks about our data-driven approach to violence reduction, “We come in and work with the police department, with others who have incredible knowledge of what’s happening in the city and do a deep dive, both data analysis and qualitative data analysis to say what are the drivers of gun violence in the city of Birmingham.” Check out the full news clip and article here: https://lnkd.in/gAnG3SmZ

Current and aspiring OVP Directors: Consider applying!

Are you committed to reducing violence and fostering safer communities? The City of Columbia, Missouri is looking for a dedicated Violence Prevention Administrator to oversee and coordinate the development of violence prevention programs! Applications close November 22, 2024, so #apply or share this #hiring opportunity today. https://lnkd.in/gw7fkAs9

🚨 We're Hiring: National Training Manager 🚨 Advance Peace is seeking a National Training Manager to lead the development and implementation of our transformative Community Violence Intervention (CVI) programs across the nation. Based in Richmond, CA, this role offers a unique opportunity to help break the cycle of cyclical gun violence and empower communities most impacted by it. 🔑 Key Responsibilities: ✅ Develop and deliver CVI training programs to support leaders in violence prevention ✅ Lead certification academies, bootcamps, and leadership institutes Collaborate with local and national teams to drive program success ✅ Ensure impactful training that transforms lives If you have experience in violence interruption, crisis response, and training program development, we want to hear from you! 💼 Compensation: $90K - $118K annually + a competitive benefits package. 📍 Based in Richmond, CA, but the position is fully remote with required travel. Be a part of the movement to create safer, more resilient communities. Apply now and make a lasting difference! 🔗 Learn more about this amazing position and how to apply here: https://lnkd.in/g9Y2pNFX #Hiring #ViolencePrevention #CommunityLeaders #RichmondCA #NationalTrainingManager #AdvancePeace #CVI #JobOpening #CommunityImpact #LeadershipOpportunity

The NOVPN applauds New York State Governor Kathy Hochul and the NYS Legislature for their leadership in passing and signing five critical bills today that strengthen New York's commitment to saving lives from gun violence. This decisive action marks a significant step forward in protecting Black and Brown communities and reducing violence statewide. Our NOVPN Coordinator Devenray Rivera proudly represented the Network at this event. #WeWillEndGunViolence #NOVPN

NOVPN members stand at the intersection of public safety and public health by supporting integrated community and agency approaches to violence reduction. We are pleased to highlight that work among a few Network members in our 2024 Annual Report. Thank you to the Philadelphia Office of Safe Neighborhoods (OSN), Los Angeles County Office of Violence Prevention (OVP), Harris County Community Health and Violence Prevention Services (CHVPS) Division, St. Paul Office of Neighborhood Safety (ONS), Birmingham Office of Community Safety Initiatives (OCSI), and Newark Office of Violence Prevention and Trauma Recovery (OVPTR) for your life-saving work! #NOVPN2024 #WeWillEndGunViolence Check out these OVP Snapshots in our 2024 Annual Report: https://lnkd.in/gBRebpi4

NICJR recently hosted the 3rd Annual National Offices of Violence Prevention Network (NOVPN) Convening in Los Angeles! A heartfelt thank you to our amazing staff who made this year’s convening come to life. Whether they served as moderators, panelists, logistics staff, or timekeepers, their hard work is deeply appreciated.  #NOVPN2024

#2024ConveningRecap: Our second day of this year's NOVPN Convening began with two panels that each highlighted the role data plays in managing violence reduction strategies and measuring their effectiveness. Other main stage panels of the day included: The Role of State OVPs, OVP Directors and the Big "P" (Policy), and Storytelling: Owning the Narrative. At lunch, Director Shantay Jackson outlined what lies ahead for the Network under her leadership. The day came to a close with a number of special announcements from our cofounders David Muhammad and DeVone Boggan including the host city for the next year's annual convening…Saint Louis, Missouri! #NOVPN2024 #PathToInstitutionalization #SeeYouInSaintLouis