Building Safer Communities
for Our Most Vulnerable
CTVIP
We're building a more resilient Greater New Haven.
Mentorship.
Friendship.
Healing.
Connecticut Violence Intervention and Prevention
leverages the power of credible messengers to intervene and permanently end community violence—instilling hope in our most marginalized communities.
25,000+
Client AND CLIENT-ADJACENT Interactions
Since 2023
250+
Presentations/trainings since 2023
90+
Active clients
60+
Mediations since 2023
New Haven, Connecticut is the third largest city in Connecticut, but ranks first for the number of violent crimes committed per capita.
CTVIP's partnerships with the New Haven Police Department and other community-based groups has contributed to a reduction in violent crime among New Haven residents.
Our City
Between 2016 and 2026 (YTD)
60%
Reduction
Homicides
Source: New Haven Police Department
Between 2016 and 2026 (YTD)
65%
Reduction
Non-Fatal Shooting Victims
Source: New Haven Police Department
Between 2016 and 2026 (YTD)
50%
Reduction
Shots reported via Shotspotter
Source: New Haven Police Department
Learn how our team works in "Witness Greatness."
Redemption isn't linear. It takes the commitment and perseverance of a few credible messengers to usher in positive outcomes among those rebuilding their lives.
Follow the CTVIP team as we talk to victims of violence, meet former perpetrators of crime, and the warriors striving for equity, health, and healing.
Violence Prevention Professionals (VPPs)
are trained, certified credible messengers who help schools and
service organizations support high-risk youth.
Our team is always prepared to de-escalate crises.
We work with community partners to achieve positive outcomes for the clients we reach.
Our 3 Step Process
is our strategy to prevent and intervene in dangerous situations.
The CTVIP team works tirelessly to reduce the level of violent crime within our community.
