Training & CVI Workforce Development
Advance Peace is shaping the next generation of leaders in Community Violence Intervention. Our training and workforce development efforts focus on building the professional capacity of individuals and organizations that are on the front lines of promoting community safety and healing.
We believe that effective violence prevention and intervention require continuous learning, structured career pathways, and strong cross-sector partnerships.
Our training opportunities are designed to strengthen the skills, knowledge, and confidence of Violence Intervention Specialists, outreach staff, program managers, and system partners who are advancing peace in their communities.
Through both in-person and virtual formats, participants gain access to a growing library of tools and learning experiences that combine practical expertise, academic insight, and real-world application.
Our workforce development
approach emphasizes:
- Skill Building and Certification: Structured learning tracks and accredited modules that support professional growth and recognition in the CVI field.
- Career Advancement Pathways: Mentorship, coaching, and continued education opportunities that help practitioners move from direct service to leadership roles.
- CVI Leadership Development: Intensive training for supervisors and managers focused on team development, strategic planning, and partnership building.
- Collaborative Ecosystem Learning: Shared learning spaces for practitioners from law enforcement, social work, mental health, education, and public health to strengthen alignment and community impact.
- Evidence Based Practice: Integration of data driven approaches, evaluation strategies, and reflection sessions to continuously improve performance and outcomes.
Advance your CVI skills. Explore customized training and professional development for Violence Intervention Specialists, outreach staff, and system partners.
Become a Partner
We partner with city and county leaders, foundations, and community-based organizations to implement the Peacemaker Fellowship® and strengthen community violence intervention efforts.
Our partnership models are tailored to local goals, capacity, and context.
Partnerships may include program development, technical assistance, research and evaluation support, and joint training opportunities—each guided by a clear scope of work and shared accountability to advance a national movement of healing-centered, credible messenger-led practice.