The HAVI
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The HAVI’s mission is to reduce violence, particularly in communities of color, by advancing HVIPs and coordinated, community-led systems.
Earlier this month, Dr. Ruth Abaya, Sr. Dir. of Health Systems & #CVI Integration @thehavi gave the keynote at the Health & Wellness Forum during #NACoAnn. She shared key insights on what county leaders need to know about health care & improving health outcomes. @NACoTweets
ICYMI – Join TODAY’s webinar on the 2025 Funding Opportunities from the @kaiserpermanente Center for Gun Violence Research and Education 🚨 🕒 When: 2 pm ET TODAY! 📅 Register: [link] Can’t attend? Access recording & materials anytime: bit.ly/44Z7aLk
🔔Upcoming Webinar: 2025 Funding Opportunity Join the @aboutKP Center for Gun Violence Research & Education on July 23 at 2pm ET for an informational webinar on this funding opportunity. 📅📅Register: bit.ly/3GYTF6v More Info: bit.ly/4o1zcP1 #FundingOpportunity
🚨 Applications open! 🚨 The Kaiser Permanente @aboutkp Center for Firearm Violence Research and Education is offering $100K - $300K grants for community-driven research in firearm violence & suicide prevention. 🗓️ Deadline: Sept 3, 2025 🔗 Apply: bit.ly/3UiAXcX 📅…
🚨 New Advisory Board Members! 🚨 We’re thrilled to welcome Dr. James Dodington, Adaora Ezike, and John Torres to the HAVI Advisory Board! Their leadership will help us advance violence intervention and create lasting, equitable change. Read more 👉 thehavi.org/new-advisory-b… #CVI…
🚨 Lansing, MI saw a 52% drop in gun violence after launching @WeAdvancePeace in 2022. 🚨 This isn’t a coincidence; it’s proof that CVI works when communities invest in what matters: trusted messengers, consistent mentorship, real opportunity. But programs like this are at…
🧠 Minority Mental Health Awareness Month 🧠 Black youth are 14x more likely to die from gun violence than white youth. Yet only 31% of Black Americans with mental health needs receive care. This month is a crucial reminder: We must expand access to trauma-informed,…
🛠️ New Tool for HVIP Sustainability 🛠️ As federal funding declines, hospitals are key to sustaining HVIPs. A new cost tool—developed by @Everytown, @BU_Tweets, and the HAVI—helps hospitals and partners plan for what it really takes to fund this life-saving work. 🔗 Report:…
🏆 Deadline Approaching HAVI Award Nominations 🏆 Help us recognize outstanding leaders in violence intervention — submit your nomination by July 11 at 11:59 PM EST. 📋 Award info: bit.ly/44vMiwc 📝 Nominate here: bit.ly/3GaMlnY #HAVIConference2025…
🚨 Investing in Communities, Saving Lives 🚨 Sen. @CoryBooker and Rep. @StevenHorsford have reintroduced the Break the Cycle of Violence Act — a historic bill that would invest $5B in CVI programs and $1.5B in youth workforce development over 8 years. This is the largest…
The HAVI’s Jermaine Belcher, Senior Coordinator, Policy & Advocacy, recently joined All Politics R Local to discuss the national CVI landscape. He spoke passionately about how federal funding cuts are threatening the future of violence intervention programs across the country.…
“Federal funding has fueled life-saving progress nationwide—but that progress is fragile. We need sustained, bipartisan investment to keep communities safe and healthy.” - Dr. Nick Zaller, Senior Director, Research & Evaluation at the HAVI A new piece in @Health_Affairs makes…
🙌 Three years ago, the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act (BSCA), one of the most historic steps toward recognizing that gun violence is a public health crisis, became law. 🙌 BSCA shows us, even amid a divided nation, meaningful change is possible, and momentum to reduce gun…
🌟 Happy Juneteenth! 🌟 Today, we honor the resilience and freedom of Black communities. Juneteenth is a reminder of the ongoing fight for racial justice, equity, and healing. At the HAVI, we’re committed to dismantling systemic racism and creating a future where every…
