Community Violence Intervention

Praised Austin's leadership in CVI and urged the council to protect funding for ATX Peace against proposed budget reductions.

Highlighted rising gun violence and the preventative role of community-based public safety networks in local neighborhoods.

Stressed that community violence intervention and public safety go hand in hand, urging the council not to cut preventative funding.

Spoke on behalf of Moms Demand Action in support of CVI investments, citing successful homicide reductions in Austin.

Emphasized the financial return on investment of community violence intervention programs in preventing costly homicides and emergency responses.

Argued that violence is preventable and that community coordinators provide vital upstream intervention before tragedies occur.

Presented data showing declines in violence in areas served by CVI programs and urged continued funding for trauma recovery.