The Monday Shift — Alignment Isn't Agreement
One of the most common leadership mistakes is assuming that because we've communicated something, people understand it the same way we do. They often don't.
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The Monday Shift.
Weekly commentary on what's actually happening inside Offices of Violence Prevention — and the political, operational, and cross-sector decisions that determine whether the work holds.
The Monday Shift — Stewardship Isn't Just About Institutions
We often think about stewardship in the context of organizations, programs, budgets, and systems. And while stewardship certainly applies there, I've come to believe that stewardship isn't just about institutions. It's also about relationships.
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Columbia Community and Agency Leaders Meet to Discuss Violence Intervention
Dozens of Columbia stakeholders convened to discuss violence intervention, with Shantay quoted on building shared understanding of existing work and opportunities to strengthen it.
Read at source →National Violence Prevention Organizations Present Strategies
National violence prevention leaders, including NOVPN, present strategies for reducing community violence at a Minneapolis convening.
Read at source →Birmingham Seeks Public Input to Finalize Plan to Reduce Homicides, Crime
The city of Birmingham engages the public in finalizing a comprehensive violence reduction plan developed with support from NICJR and the NOVPN network.
Read at source →Gun Violence Costs Columbus Taxpayers $500 Million Annually
A report commissioned by the Columbus Office of Violence Prevention found that taxpayers contribute over $500 million annually to costs associated with gun violence.
Read at source →Anti-Violence Group Hosts National Conference in Baltimore
Cities United chose Baltimore for its ninth annual conference, citing the city's approach to violence reduction under Mayor Scott and MONSE Director Shantay Jackson as a model.
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In Brooklyn Homes, Questioning Two Baltimore City Council Members Misconstrue Safe Streets Role
A guest commentary addressing mischaracterizations of the Safe Streets program's role in Baltimore's violence reduction strategy.
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Identifying High-Risk Populations for a Public Health Approach to Community Violence Intervention
National Institute for Criminal Justice Reform & Crime and Justice Policy Lab, University of Pennsylvania
A synthesis of research on identifying people at the highest risk for gun violence and practical guidance for jurisdictions implementing community violence intervention approaches — from problem analysis to real-time identification to service delivery integration.
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