Community Violence Prevention - CVI
Joliet Township Government
Joliet Township's CVI's Mission
CVI’s main mission is to apply a public health approach to violence reduction. CVI focuses on gun violence and an applying of strategies to intervene in or prevent violence for community members at highest risk of engaging in or being the victim of gun violence.
- Violence intervention strategies focus on imminent acts of violence.
- Violence prevention strategies address the underlying causes of violence and thus have a longer timeframe for impact.
This violence prevention program aims to ensure that community safety does not rely solely on policing and the criminal justice system. It emphasizes investments in community-based interventions and development. By expanding civilian-led initiatives beyond gun violence reduction, the program seeks to enhance the health, safety, and well-being of entire communities.
CVI's Responsibilities
The Joliet Township’s CVI program is responsible for refining and monitoring the problem, identifying factors that contribute to and protect against violence locally, developing and testing strategies, and advancing the widespread adoption of those strategies.
CVI's Components
Joliet Township Government’s Violence Prevention Program includes CVI Services, CVI Behavioral Health, and the CVI Council.
CVI Services is a comprehensive program focused on reducing incidents of gun violence through case management, street outreach, victim advocacy, and community engagement.
CVI Behavioral Health serves to aid those suffering from violence-induced trauma in our community. The program offers trauma focused therapy, public psychoeducation, agency education, and service linkage.
CVI Council serves to strengthen partnerships that improve the quality of life for families that have been negatively affected by community gun violence. The program program includes the Racial Equity Impact Assessment League (REIAL), Municipality Tours, and the Reimagine Village.
Report a Violent Incident
If you have witnessed an act of violence and would like to report it to encourage a public health support and solution, consider filling out the Greater Area Incident Report Form.