May 2024

Community Violence Intervention Leadership Academy Brief

Chico Tillmon

Learn more about the Community Violence Intervention Leadership Academy in the brief below.

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Watch violence prevention experts speak to the significance of our CVI Leadership Academy in this short video.

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