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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Commentary, press, and research on violence reduction strategy, public safety transformation, and what it takes to build systems that outlast election cycles.
The Monday Shift
Weekly insights on public safety, violence reduction, and the real work that transforms communities.
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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Justice Continuity: A Person-Centered Framework for Connected Justice Systems
Evolve to Lead, LLC
This foundational concept paper paper introduces a person-centered framework that reimagines justice system design using an approach that includes coordinated planning, cross-system collaboration, shared accountability, and ongoing case conferencing to keeps people visible and supported from their earliest involvement through every transition—including reentry.
Download PDF →Identifying High-Risk Populations for a Public Health Approach to Community Violence Intervention
A synthesis of the research evidence on risk for involvement in community gun violence and guidance on how to implement structured processes to identify the people driving violence within their communities.
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