ABOUT US
Doing the most good
OUR TEAM
Dr. Kevin Harrison
Senior Program Manager
Elbert Costello
Northside Site Manager
Essex Sims
Southside Site Manager
Where We Serve
VIOLENCE INTERRUPTERS - Northside
Darrell Gails
Northside Violence Interrupter
Toya Scott
Northside Violence Interrupter
Dequincey Sanders Scott
Northside Violence Interrupter
What We Do
The Cure Violence Approach
Cure Violence Global’s violence prevention public health methodology applies evidence-based public health epidemic-reversal strategies to:
Trained violence interrupters and outreach workers prevent shootings by identifying and mediating potentially lethal conflicts in the catchment area, and following up to ensure that the conflict does not reignite. Interrupters and other staff work separate from law enforcement and must remain independent in order to maintain the credibility needed to work those at highest risk.
Detect and interrupt potentially violent conflicts
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Trained outreach workers implement a culturally-appropriate and trauma-informed approach to reduce the risk of those most likely to commit violence and to promote health equity. Outreach workers meet those at highest risk where they are at, talking to them about the costs of using violence, and helping them to obtain the social services they need – such as job training and drug treatment.
Identify and change behaviors of people at highest risk
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Workers engage leaders in the community as well as community residents, local business owners, faith leaders, service providers, and the high risk, conveying the message that the residents, groups, and the community do not support the use of violence.
Mobilize the community to change norms
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VIOLENCE INTERRUPTERS - Southside
Quincy Parker
Southside Violence Interrupter
NyKia Gatson
Southside Violence Interrupter
OUTREACH TEAM
Aaron Bohannon
Northside Outreach Worker
Sherrice Parker
Northside Outreach Worker
Durell Gilmore
Southside Outreach Worker
Raquel Reyes
Southside Outreach Worker
Our Mission
Our mission is to reduce gun violence in Wichita and create safer, healthier communities through innovative, evidence-based strategies.
Our Vision
Acknowledging that gun violence is a public Health crisis, we empower community leaders by providing critical resources to interrupt the cycle of violence and promote lasting peace. Together, we strive for a future where everyone can thrive in a secure environment.
