Established a learning community of Black- and brown-led community-based organizations taking a public health approach to preventing violence.

Prevention Institute established Strategies for Youth and Neighborhood Centered Safety (SYNC Safety), a supportive community of leaders and community-based organizations (CBOs) at the forefront of addressing community violence. SYNC focused on building the capacity of Black- and brown-led CBOs to take a comprehensive public health approach to community safety and violence prevention. With core partners, PI built a cohort of 30 CBOs from across the country. Participants engaged in coaching sessions and five interactive learning labs on topics such as using a public health approach, infusing racial justice in safety efforts, shifting policies, and supporting young leaders. PI and its partners hosted a three-day convening in Houston to engage more deeply in topics like sustainability and storytelling for impact. The convening brought together CBO representatives who came in as a virtually connected group and left with renewed commitment to their work, and strong connections with self, each other, and their intergenerational roots.

Through SYNC, CBOs cultivated deep relationships and expanded their networks, integrated resources and expertise into their work, and grew their appreciation for the powerful and essential work each group does in their communities.

This project was supported by Cooperative Agreement No. NU38OT000305 from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

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