📰 New York Times Article Alert! Baton Rouge's street team, spearheaded by activists like Liz Robinson and Sateria Tate, CSM, SSM, DASSM, bravely navigates the complexities of community-driven violence prevention. Their resounding voices resonate throughout the city's efforts, boldly confronting gun violence head-on. As aqeela sherrills revealed, cities clamored to learn from “Newark's special sauce” (Newark Community Street Team), leading to pivotal connections in the Biden White House and the organization of a Black-led initiative supporting national programs, including those now funding Baton Rouge's efforts. By 2023, his strategies were credited with helping to cut homicides in Newark in half since 2016. Despite obstacles like data collection and trust-building, their unwavering commitment symbolizes the resilience propelling Baton Rouge's fight against violence. Read the full article now for insights on community-driven intervention and Baton Rouge's push towards a safer public ecosystem. 📝 Article link: https://lnkd.in/eQHujQ76 🌟 #CommunitySafety #BatonRougeStrong #cvi #publichealth #TheNewYorkTimes #publicsafety #violenceintervention #endgunviolence Article Courtesy of Mark Obbie Photographs by Dean Majd

🚨INTRODUCING THE 2024 COHORT🚨 We are thrilled to be a part of the new cohort for Ted's Audacious Project alongside Community Based Public Safety Collective. Congratulations to all in the cohort! #AudaciousProject

Introducing Scaling Safety - Community Based Public Safety Collective Alliance for Safety and Justice 🏘️ Despite billions spent on US public safety, residents in low-income communities of color are 15 times more likely to be victimized by crime and 3 times less likely to get help than residents in wealthier areas. True public safety begins with community empowerment. Scaling Safety has an Audacious idea to put the "public" back in “public safety,” by accelerating the growth and development of resident-powered prevention programs. Over the next five years, Scaling Safety will provide technical support, flexible resources, and advocacy for resident-powered programs in five major US cities: Austin, Texas; Cleveland, Ohio; Jackson, Mississippi; Miami, Florida; and Tucson, Arizona. The goal is to scale up these programs to double access to help for the most vulnerable residents, reduce violence by up to 50%, integrate these programs within cities' safety ecosystems, and improve life for the over 2.5 million people who live in these areas overall. 🔗 https://lnkd.in/es6Up3jf #AudaciousProject

It's a huge honor to be part of The Audacious Project's 2024 Cohort with aqeela sherrills for our #ScalingSafety project, and alongside nine other remarkable world-changing initiatives! @safeandjustusa @cbps_collective https://lnkd.in/gwPdabrW

Mental health crises shouldn't be met with force. It's a fact: individuals with mental health disabilities are 16 times more likely to die during an encounter with law enforcement. Our communities need trained professionals who can de-escalate situations and provide support. On #WorldMentalHealthDay, let's continue to advocate for community-based public safety solutions that prioritize CVI crisis response teams and access to mental health care. #CrisisIntervention #cbpscollective #Communitybased #cvi #mentalhealthday #mentalhealthawareness #publichealth #publicsafety

Despite billions spent on US public safety, residents in low-income communities of color are 15 times more likely to be victimized by crime and 3 times less likely to get help than residents in wealthier areas. True public safety begins with community empowerment.✊🏾✊🏼 Scaling Safety has an Audacious idea 💡 to put the "public" back in “public safety,” by accelerating the growth and development of resident-powered prevention programs. Over the next five years, Scaling Safety, a joint project between Alliance for Safety and Justice and Community Based Public Safety Collective will provide technical support, flexible resources, and advocacy for resident-powered programs in five major US cities: Austin, Texas; Cleveland, Ohio; Jackson, Mississippi; Miami, Florida; and Tucson, Arizona. The goal is to scale up these programs to double access to help for the most vulnerable residents, reduce violence by up to 50%, 📉 integrate these programs within cities' safety ecosystems, and improve life for the over 2.5 million people who live in these areas overall. #AudaciousProject

Let’s get to know the 10 Audacious Project 2024 ideas - and the big plans to reach them 👣 Every Cure Food For Education EQUIPO ARGENTINO DE ANTROPOLOGIA FORENSE Global Methane Hub Great Barrier Reef Foundation INKOMOKO RAND METR MapBiomas Community Based Public Safety Collective Alliance for Safety and Justice Transcend #AudaciousProject

Introducing our BIG idea here at Scaling Safety, a joint venture of Community Based Public Safety Collective and Alliance for Safety and Justice. As part of TED’s The Audacious Project, we have a bold idea to change the way we change the world. 🌎 We want to transform US public safety through resident-powered crime prevention. Learn more: http://bit.ly/4eNk2I4 #AudaciousProject

"Evidence-based is a clinical term with a high threshold for meeting it. The work we do is often better described as evidence-informed because of the need for customization in community settings.” – Dr. Shani Buggs, @Black & Brown Collective for Community Solutions to Gun Violence During the Cities United annual Convening I was grateful to get a glimpse into the important work being done by The Brown Collective for Community Solutions to Gun Violence, a group of passionate researchers and advocates working to address the systemic impacts of gun violence in Black and Brown communities. Formed in response to the surge in homicides during the pandemic, the Collective is challenging outdated, rigid models of “evidence-based” approaches that often don’t align with the realities of community-based work. Instead, they're championing evidence-informed strategies that are rooted in research but flexible enough to adapt to the unique needs of communities. What really stood out to me is how they emphasize the critical role of data—not just to identify problems, but to drive real change. This data helps pinpoint where violence is happening, identify resource gaps, and ultimately improve the programs designed to save lives. The work goes beyond numbers. It’s about documenting the whole story—mentoring, job placement, mental health support—everything that keeps communities thriving. It’s time we rethink how we approach gun violence prevention and listen to the communities most affected. I’m incredibly inspired by the Collective’s commitment to doing just that. Shout out to Jocelyn Fontaine Dr. Talib Hudson and Shani Buggs for a fantastic presentation.

🚨INTRODUCING THE 2024 COHORT🚨 We are thrilled to unveil a new cohort for TED's The Audacious Project. Every Cure EQUIPO ARGENTINO DE ANTROPOLOGIA FORENSE Food For Education Global Methane Hub Great Barrier Reef Foundation INKOMOKO MapBiomas RAND METR Community Based Public Safety Collective Alliance for Safety and Justice Transcend TED Conferences Find out more: https://t.ly/_FlrO #AudaciousProject