Learn More About Our Programs

Advance Peace develops and delivers innovative programs that transform lives, strengthen communities, and build a skilled and sustainable Community Violence Intervention (CVI) workforce.

Through the Peacemaker Fellowship® and an expanding portfolio of professional development initiatives, Advance Peace provides hands-on learning, mentorship, and support for individuals at the center of urban gun violence, as well as victims, survivors, and families directly impacted by it. Our programs also serve practitioners, organizations, and agencies working to advance peace and public safety.

Advance Peace operates as a vital part of the law enforcement, social work, and mental health ecosystems. We collaborate across sectors to create stronger, healthier, and more connected communities where healing and accountability replace cycles of harm.

Our CVI Technical Support Services Include:

Professional Development and Certification: Creating structured, accredited training pathways for CVI practitioners and allied professionals across sectors.
Tailored Curriculum Design: Developing custom, evidence-informed training programs that meet the unique needs of cities, agencies, and community-based organizations.
Cross Industry Collaboration: Supporting CVI-informed practices across fields including education, health, workforce development, and social services.
Relevant and Ongoing Training Opportunities: Offering accessible, high-impact learning experiences on topics such as trauma-informed care, data-driven practice, leadership development, and community engagement.
Documentary and Learning Tools: Using multimedia storytelling, digital platforms, and documentary film to share our impact, elevate practitioner voices, and create interactive learning experiences that inspire growth and change.

Advance your CVI skills. Explore customized training and professional development for Violence Intervention Specialists, outreach staff, and system partners.

Join Our Network

Advance Peace is more than a program. It is a national movement uniting people and organizations committed to ending gun violence through community led solutions, shared learning, and collective impact.

Through our growing network, we bring together cities, community-based organizations, public agencies, and professionals who recognize that advancing peace requires partnership. Our network fosters collaboration among those working in law enforcement, social work, mental health, education, public health, and community organizing, creating an ecosystem where innovation and empathy meet practice and results.

Members of the Advance Peace Network gain access to:

Collaborative Learning Opportunities: Peer exchanges, virtual roundtables, and community of practice gatherings focused on elevating effective CVI strategies.
Shared Resources and Technical Support: Access to tools, data insights, and best practices that strengthen local and national efforts.
Collective Voice and Advocacy: A unified platform to influence policy, funding, and public awareness around community violence intervention.
Innovation Partnerships: Co creating new approaches, pilot programs, and research initiatives that expand the reach and credibility of CVI work.

Access Training & Support

Advance Peace is dedicated to building the knowledge, skill, and confidence of the Community Violence Intervention (CVI) workforce. Our training and support services strengthen individuals, organizations, and systems that work to prevent and heal the impact of gun violence.

Our training and support offerings include:

Core CVI Practitioner Training: Foundational instruction in outreach, relationship building, conflict mediation, and life mapping for those working directly with individuals affected by gun violence.
Leadership and Program Management Development: Training for supervisors, directors, and system partners focused on strategy, staff wellness, data tracking, and effective program evaluation.
Healing Centered and Trauma Informed Practice: Workshops that equip practitioners with tools to promote emotional wellness, manage secondary trauma, and create safe spaces for healing.
Cross Sector Collaboration: Sessions that bring together professionals from law enforcement, social work, mental health, education, and public health to align goals, share data, and coordinate community responses.
Technical Assistance and Consultation: Ongoing support to help agencies strengthen internal operations, measure impact, and scale their efforts with fidelity to CVI principles.