WHO THIS SUPPORTS
Group Violence Intervention (GVI)
Credible-messenger outreach, intervention and coordinated support focused on reducing group violence and connecting people with safer pathways.
From UC’s original public photo archive · Minneapolis GVI field work
SAFE. ALIVE. FREE.IN PARTNERSHIP / UNDER CONTRACT
City of Minneapolis · Contract COM0009173
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ABOUT THE PROGRAM
Group Violence Intervention brings community members, law enforcement and social services together to reduce gun violence connected to groups and gangs.
UC provides outreach, mentorship, individualized support and practical connections for adults at elevated risk, helping participants address trauma, increase safety and build a pathway away from violence.
WHAT UC DOES
Relationships become
practical support.
UC serves as a contracted community support and outreach provider within Minneapolis Group Violence Intervention. The organization brings credible-messenger relationships, practical problem solving and sustained follow-through to people facing the greatest risk of involvement in gun violence.
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Builds trust through direct, credible community outreach.
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Helps participants understand immediate risk and identify a safer next step.
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Connects people with housing, employment, wellness, basic-needs and trauma-support resources.
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Provides mentorship, accountability and ongoing contact as participants work toward an off-ramp from violence.
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Coordinates with the public and community partners involved in the GVI support structure.
HOW TO CONNECT
GVI participation is coordinated with Minneapolis Neighborhood Safety and its provider network. Contact UC for support questions, a community concern or help identifying the appropriate pathway.
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QUICK ANSWERS
What people ask
about this work.
What does UC do in Group Violence Intervention (GVI)?
UC serves as a contracted community support and outreach provider within Minneapolis Group Violence Intervention. The organization brings credible-messenger relationships, practical problem solving and sustained follow-through to people facing the greatest risk of involvement in gun violence.
Who does this work support?
Adults identified through the Minneapolis GVI process who face elevated risk of being involved in group- or gang-associated gun violence—as a victim, a participant in violence or both.
How can someone connect?
GVI participation is coordinated with Minneapolis Neighborhood Safety and its provider network. Contact UC for support questions, a community concern or help identifying the appropriate pathway.
OFFICIAL LINKS