L.I.V.E PROJECT

LIFELINE INTERRUPTING VIOLENCE THROUGH ENGAGEMENT

Community Life Line Violence Prevention Program

Our Mission

At Community Life Line, we are committed to rebuilding communities from the inside out by addressing violence as a public health issue. Our Violence Prevention Program, L.I.V.E. (LifeLine Interrupting Violence through Engagement), is designed to create safer neighborhoods, restore hope, and promote healing for individuals and families impacted by violence. We believe in a holistic approach that engages the entire community to foster peace and resilience.

Our Approach

The L.I.V.E. Project utilizes a comprehensive, community-centered approach that includes prevention, intervention, and restoration efforts. We collaborate with local partners, residents, and stakeholders to reduce violence and build long-term community safety. Our program operates under the following core pillars:

1. Community Engagement

   • We actively engage local residents, youth, faith leaders, law enforcement, and community organizations to build trust and partnerships. Through outreach events, educational workshops, and public awareness campaigns, we provide the community with the tools and knowledge to prevent violence and promote peaceful solutions.

2. Street Outreach

   • Our team of trained street outreach workers act as mediators and violence interrupters. They are skilled in de-escalation techniques and crisis intervention, responding quickly to prevent conflicts from escalating into violence. The team is embedded in the community and works directly with individuals at high risk of involvement in violence.

3. Violence Interruption

   • We implement strategic interventions to stop violence before it happens. Our violence interrupters work to identify tensions, mediate disputes, and address underlying factors like trauma, poverty, and lack of opportunity that often lead to violent outcomes.

4. Restorative Justice & Healing Circles

   • We believe in the power of healing after trauma. Our restorative justice programs offer opportunities for those affected by violence to come together, seek resolution, and heal. Healing circles, peer support, and mental health services are available to help individuals and families process trauma and restore their sense of safety and well-being.

5. Youth Empowerment Programs

   • We understand that today’s youth are the future of our community. Our programs focus on empowering young people to make positive choices, develop leadership skills, and build healthy relationships. From mentorship to leadership training, we provide resources that give youth the support they need to thrive.

6. Collaboration with Stakeholders

   • We work closely with city leaders, law enforcement, schools, healthcare providers, and other local organizations to address violence comprehensively. Our partnerships help us create sustainable solutions that benefit the entire community.

Key Program Elements

• Gun Violence Reduction

  • We focus on reducing gun violence in our community by targeting at-risk individuals and offering them alternatives through mentorship, education, and employment opportunities.

• Community De-Escalation Training:

  We offer a 3-hour community-based training with the learning objectives of:

  • List and define six defusing techniques.

  • Describe the importance of assessing the situation before approaching it.

  • Describe how to approach and where to stand in the confrontation.

  • Identify a technique based on your style and situation.

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• Safe Spaces for Youth

  • Community Life Line provides safe, supervised environments where youth can gather, play, and learn away from violence and negative influences. These spaces foster social and emotional growth and provide mentoring and educational support.

• Community-Led Solutions

  • We believe that those most affected by violence should be part of the solution. Our program empowers community members to take leadership roles in violence prevention efforts through training and involvement in our Community Violence Intervention (CVI) ECOSYSTEM.

Our Impact

• Over 1896 community members trained in de-escalation and conflict resolution.

• Hosting 4 annual community outreach events focused on safety and violence prevention.

• Established safe spaces for over 200 youth in the community.

• Mediated over 50 conflicts before they escalated into violence.

Get Involved

Join us in creating a safer, stronger community. Whether you’re interested in volunteering, attending a training, or supporting our violence prevention efforts through donations, your involvement makes a difference. Together, we can create a community free from violence and full of opportunity.

• Volunteer Opportunities: Become a street outreach worker, mentor, or participate in our community events.

• Donate: Your contributions help fund critical violence prevention services and provide resources to those in need.

• Events: Attend one of our violence prevention workshops or community meetings to learn how you can help.

Contact Us

If you or someone you know is in need of assistance or wants to get involved, please contact us.

Together, we can rebuild our community and stop the cycle of violence.