Building Safer Communities
for Our Most Vulnerable
CTVIP
We build resilient communities in Greater New Haven.
Mentorship
Healing
Friendship
Connecticut Violence Intervention and Prevention
leverages the power of credible messengers to intervene and permanently prevent community violence—and instills tangible hope in marginalized communities.
5,000+
Client Interactions
Since 2019
100+
Presentations/trainings since 2019
100+
Clients served in 2023
50
Mediations in 2023
New Haven, Connecticut is one of the three largest cities in Connecticut, and ranks second for the number of violent crimes committed per capita.
Through the work of CTVIP,
and partnerships with the New Haven Police Department and other community-based groups, there has been a significant reduction in violent crimes among New Haven residents.
Our City
Robberies with a Firearm
Reduction
3%
Gunshots with Victims
Reduction
33%
Shots reported via Shotspotter
Reduction
27%
Learn how our team works in "Witness Greatness."
Redemption is a long, winding journey. 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 dedicated warriors striving for equity, health and healing.
Violence Prevention Professionals (VPPs)
are trained and certified credible messenger mentors who present at schools and other organizations
to help them better understand how to work with high-risk youth.
VPPs are always prepared for
Our team is always prepared for crisis and de-escalation.
We work with many community partners to achieve positive outcomes for the clients we reach.
Our 3 Step Process
is an effective means to preventing and intervening in dangerous situations.
The CTVIP team works tirelessly to reduce the level of violent crime within our community.
