THE PROBLEM OF VIOLENCE IS OFTEN THE CULMINATION OF LONGSTANDING UNMET NEEDS IN OUR COMMUNITIES
LET US HAVE PEACE.
THE PROBLEM
Oklahoma City communities are afflicted with increasing, yet preventable, violence due to lack of coordination, cooperation, and collaboration among existing community resources.
OUR GOAL
Dramatically reduce gun violence in impacted OKC communities through intervention and effective provision of resources.
HOW WE GET THERE
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Data-driven and community-level informed identification of the groups and individuals at the very highest risk of being involved in a shooting.
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Respectful and direct communication requesting cessation of violence and offer of support to individuals and groups at risk of violence conducted by a professionally trained interventionist or “PeaceMaker.”
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Trust and relationship-driven facilitation of access to services, support, and opportunities that address the needs and build on the strengths of those at the highest risk of violence by a case manager or “LifeCoach.” Services and supports are most effective when given by respected community members with similar lived experiences or are otherwise credible to the target population.