CVI Council

About CVI Council

The Community Violence Intervention (CVI) Council was established in July 2023 to address community violence and support the Greater Joliet area. It took over the responsibilities of the former Local Advisory Council of Joliet and now focuses on reducing firearm violence and increasing public safety. The CVI Council facilitates meetings, partnerships, collaborations, and community engagement events to strengthen the safety and well-being of residents.

The Council works across three main components:

Racial Equity Impact Assessment League (REIAL)
Joliet Township Government’s Municipality Tours
Reimagine Village

These initiatives aim to bring together government, law enforcement, local businesses, and community members to create a collaborative, community-led approach to reducing violence and trauma in the area. The CVI Council’s goal is to foster intergovernmental partnerships and produce policies that prevent violence and re-traumatization.

REIAL - Racial Equity Impact Assessment League

REIAL is a monthly meeting of community leaders, local government officials, and public health experts focused on aligning resources to prevent firearm violence. The league helps identify and address community needs related to gun violence and advocates for policy change. Click here to view REIAL’s Monthly Meetings Calendar.

Benefits:

Build and sustain relationships with key community stakeholders
Access free trainings from Reimagine Public Safety Act Technical Assistance Providers
Support for emergency firearm incidents and wrap-around services for clients

Membership is open to:

Local government officials
Public health professionals with expertise in gun violence prevention or youth development
Residents from areas with high firearm violence
Representatives from law enforcement, public safety agencies, schools, and community organizations

To become a member, organizations must complete and return the REIAL Membership and Commitment Forms.

If your organization is interested in joining REIAL, please contact LeShae Hudson, the Violence Prevention Council Coordinator, at (815) 593-3363 or via email at Lhudson@joliettownship.net.

Schedule: Meetings are held monthly, available both in-person and virtually. Click here to view REIAL’s Monthly Meetings Calendar.

Cost: There is no cost to become a member of REIAL.

Municipality Tours

The Municipality Tours initiative allows local leaders to learn from other municipalities within Illinois that are working to prevent violence. These tours provide opportunities to exchange ideas, resources, and best practices with other municipalities that have received funding from the Reimagine Public Safety Act.

Member Eligibility: No specific eligibility requirements—open to all stakeholders involved in public safety.

Availability: Interested participants should contact the CVI Council to schedule a tour or find out about upcoming tour events. Tours are available year-round. Specific dates and details will be provided based on scheduling.

Cost: There is no cost for participating in the Municipality Tours.

Reimagine Village

Reimagine Village is a statewide initiative involving eight Violence Prevention Council Coordinators in Illinois. The program uses the Municipality Tour Method to collaborate across municipalities and promote the sharing of resources, tools, and strategies to reduce violence. Reimagine Village helps strengthen the work of violence prevention councils by connecting local leaders and stakeholders across the state.

Member Eligibility: Participation is open to all violence prevention councils and their members. Interested parties should contact the CVI Council to inquire about becoming involved with Reimagine Village or to learn more about the tour and collaboration process.

Schedule: The program operates year-round.

Cost: There is no cost to participate in Reimagine Village activities.