Community Violence Intervention
CVI Leadership Academy
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We are pleased to announce that the University of Chicago Community Violence Intervention Leadership Academy is now accepting applications for our next cohort, scheduled from April 2024 – September 2024!
Candidates are required to complete an online application, which includes two required letters of recommendation.
Questions? Please contact our team at: cvileadership@uchicago.edu
Applications open until February 29, 2024 at 11:59 PM CST
Challenge
American cities are facing a public safety crisis, and the urgent day-to-day work of saving lives falls primarily to two sectors, police departments, and community violence intervention organizations, that have not yet been able to capitalize on the advances in data-driven management practices that have transformed many other sectors.
Opportunity
In light of the success of data-driven management in cities New York and Los Angeles and Crime Lab research showing the -changing impact of overhauling public safety management practices, the Crime Lab launched the University of Chicago Community Safety Leadership Academies (CSLA). Composed of Policing Leadership Academy and Community Violence Intervention (CVI), CSLA brings together emerging policing and CVI leaders for a 6-month education program on data-driven management, violence reduction, and community. CSLA is the most ambitious and robustly evaluated public safety leadership and management training program ever offered in the United States.
Project Overview
The Community Violence Intervention Leadership Academy (CVILA) was established to develop the CVI sector by providing aspiring CVI leaders with the skills necessary to tackle leadership obstacles throughout their careers.
The CVILA will provide leaders who are implementing CVI methods and programs with a multidisciplinary curriculum spanning behavioral, organizational, and sociological sciences focusing on effective leadership, management, and operations. The coursework combines the theoretical expertise of higher-education experts with the real-world knowledge of community leaders and practitioners. Its purpose is to better prepare present and future CVI leaders with the skills, information, and training required to effectively lead organizations responsible with protecting community safety.
Modules:
- Personal & Organizational Leadership
- Strategic Decision Making
- Building Healthy Communities
- Community Violence Intervention Strategies
- Community Engagement
- Operations & Management + Capstone Presentations
Watch this short video on the significance of our CVI Leadership Academy.
See below for additional information on program benefits and eligibility.
Years Active
2022 – present
Project Leads
Ashna Arora
Research Director
Rodrigo Canales
Kelli Questrom Associate Professor of Management and Organizations Academic Director, Social Impact Program, Questrom School of Business
Alesisia Cobb
Program Manager, Community Violence Intervention Leadership Academy
Mark Saint
Director of Curriculum and Learning
Kim Smith
Director of Programs
Chico Tillmon
Director of Community Violence Intervention Leadership Academy
Arin Zwonitzer
Program Fellow
Program benefits:
- A 6-month CVI executive leadership development and management certificate program.
- 1 week per month of in-person learning; travel required.
- Instruction delivered by university faculty, non-profit, public sector, and private sector leaders.
- Learning alongside a national network of CVI leaders.
- Access to mentors and executive coaches to guide your personal development and organizational growth.
- Participation is free for those selected; the full cost of the program, including travel and tuition expenses, will be covered by the University of Chicago.
Eligibility:
- Minimum five years of experience in the field of CVI.
- Currently hold a senior or executive-level position within a community-based CVI organization that serves Black and Brown Communities disproportionately impacted by gun violence.
- While there is no minimum educational level requirement, candidates must demonstrate a high degree of motivation and interest in enhancing their leadership skills and the impact of their work.
- Demonstrated experience implementing CVI strategies in alignment with the values and principles embraced by the CVI Academy.
- Commitment of support from current place of employment. It is preferred that candidates come from an organization with an annual budget of at least $300,000 and a minimum of three employees.
Latest Updates
University of Chicago launches training academy for violence prevention workers: ‘You’re made to make history’
This piece highlights the launch of the Community Violence Intervention Leadership Academy, a six-month program aimed at providing crucial management training to anti-violence workers from 21 cities across the country.
Violence Interruption Programs Are Receiving Millions. This Initiative Wants to Make Sure They’re Prepared.
Chico Tillmon, the director of the Crime Lab’s new leadership academy, discusses the challenges facing community-based organizations — and the tools they need to succeed.
Chicago program helps leaders across country bridge gaps between their communities and police
This video covers the launch of the CVI Leadership Academy, featuring remarks from Chico Tillmon, Director of the CVI Leadership Academy and Charlie Beck, Former Interim CPD Superintendent.
Community Violence Intervention (CVI) Leadership Academy Spotlight
Watch violence prevention experts speak to the significance of our CVI Leadership Academy in this short video.
Community Safety Leadership Academies: Brief
Learn more about our Community Safety Leadership Academies.
Community Safety Leadership Academies: Project Overview
Learn more about our Community Safety Leadership Academies.