Please join us for Advocacy in the CVI Space - facilitated by Rudd Resources.
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Advocacy plays a critical role in advancing the mission and impact of Community Violence Intervention (CVI) organizations. This training will provide participants with a practical understanding of how to effectively advocate for policies, resources, and community-centered solutions that support violence prevention efforts. Attendees will explore strategies for engaging stakeholders, building relationships with decision-makers, leveraging data and lived experience to influence change, and mobilizing community voices in support of safer and healthier communities. Participants will leave with actionable tools to strengthen their organization's advocacy efforts while remaining aligned with applicable legal and organizational guidelines.
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- Understanding advocacy and its role in Community Violence Intervention
- Differences between advocacy, public education, and lobbying
- Identifying issues and policy priorities that impact CVI work
- Building relationships with elected officials, public agencies, and community leaders
- Using data, success stories, and lived experiences to support advocacy efforts
- Developing effective advocacy messages and communication strategies
- Engaging community members and stakeholders in advocacy campaigns
- Building coalitions and partnerships to advance shared goals
- Advocating for sustainable funding and support for violence prevention initiatives
- Creating an advocacy action plan to support organizational and community objectives
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- Executive Directors
- Chief Executive Officers (CEOs)
- Program Directors
- Community Violence Intervention Managers
- Outreach and Intervention Supervisors
- Community Engagement Coordinators and Managers
- Communications and Public Relations Staff
- Policy and Advocacy Staff
- Development and Fundraising Staff
- Board Members
Note: This training is recommended for staff responsible for representing the organization, engaging stakeholders, influencing policy, securing resources, or advancing community-driven solutions that support violence prevention and intervention efforts.
Note that attendance is limited to 2 staff members per organization.
This training is recommended for staff responsible for representing the organization, engaging stakeholders, influencing policy, securing resources, or advancing community-driven solutions that support violence prevention and intervention efforts.
