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    Building Safer Communities Through Intervention & Support

    Holistic Violence Prevention

    Combines public health, social services, and community-based strategies.

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    Office of Violence Prevention (OVP) – City of Columbus

    Category: Policy, Coordination, Strategy

    Established in 2023, the Columbus Office of Violence Prevention coordinates violence prevention initiatives operated or sponsored by the City of Columbus. Their mission is to work with community organizations to make Columbus the safest big city in the country.
    📍City Hall, 90 W. Broad Street, 1st Floor, Columbus, OH 43215
    📞6146459583
    Office of Violence Prevention (OVP) – City of Columbus

    Category: Policy, Coordination, Strategy

    Established in 2023, the Columbus Office of Violence Prevention coordinates violence prevention initiatives operated or sponsored by the City of Columbus. Their mission is to work with community organizations to make Columbus the safest big city in the country.
    📍City Hall, 90 W. Broad Street, 1st Floor, Columbus, OH 43215

     
    Office of Violence Prevention (OVP) – City of Columbus

    Category: Policy, Coordination, Strategy

    Established in 2023, the Columbus Office of Violence Prevention coordinates violence prevention initiatives operated or sponsored by the City of Columbus. Their mission is to work with community organizations to make Columbus the safest big city in the country. 📍City Hall, 90 W. Broad Street, 1st Floor, Columbus, OH 43215
    Office of Violence Prevention (OVP) – City of Columbus

    Category: Policy, Coordination, Strategy

    Established in 2023, the Columbus Office of Violence Prevention coordinates violence prevention initiatives operated or sponsored by the City of Columbus. Their mission is to work with community organizations to make Columbus the safest big city in the country. 📍City Hall, 90 W. Broad Street, 1st Floor, Columbus, OH 43215
    Office of Violence Prevention (OVP) – City of Columbus

    Category: Policy, Coordination, Strategy

    Established in 2023, the Columbus Office of Violence Prevention coordinates violence prevention initiatives operated or sponsored by the City of Columbus. Their mission is to work with community organizations to make Columbus the safest big city in the country. 📍City Hall, 90 W. Broad Street, 1st Floor, Columbus, OH 43215
    Office of Violence Prevention (OVP) – City of Columbus

    Category: Policy, Coordination, Strategy

    Established in 2023, the Columbus Office of Violence Prevention coordinates violence prevention initiatives operated or sponsored by the City of Columbus. Their mission is to work with community organizations to make Columbus the safest big city in the country. 📍City Hall, 90 W. Broad Street, 1st Floor, Columbus, OH 43215
    Office of Violence Prevention (OVP) – City of Columbus

    Category: Policy, Coordination, Strategy

    Established in 2023, the Columbus Office of Violence Prevention coordinates violence prevention initiatives operated or sponsored by the City of Columbus. Their mission is to work with community organizations to make Columbus the safest big city in the country. 📍City Hall, 90 W. Broad Street, 1st Floor, Columbus, OH 43215
    Office of Violence Prevention (OVP) – City of Columbus

    Category: Policy, Coordination, Strategy

    Established in 2023, the Columbus Office of Violence Prevention coordinates violence prevention initiatives operated or sponsored by the City of Columbus. Their mission is to work with community organizations to make Columbus the safest big city in the country. 📍City Hall, 90 W. Broad Street, 1st Floor, Columbus, OH 43215
    Office of Violence Prevention (OVP) – City of Columbus

    Category: Policy, Coordination, Strategy

    Established in 2023, the Columbus Office of Violence Prevention coordinates violence prevention initiatives operated or sponsored by the City of Columbus. Their mission is to work with community organizations to make Columbus the safest big city in the country. 📍City Hall, 90 W. Broad Street, 1st Floor, Columbus, OH 43215
    Office of Violence Prevention (OVP) – City of Columbus

    Category: Policy, Coordination, Strategy

    Established in 2023, the Columbus Office of Violence Prevention coordinates violence prevention initiatives operated or sponsored by the City of Columbus. Their mission is to work with community organizations to make Columbus the safest big city in the country. 📍City Hall, 90 W. Broad Street, 1st Floor, Columbus, OH 43215
    Office of Violence Prevention (OVP) – City of Columbus

    Category: Policy, Coordination, Strategy

    Established in 2023, the Columbus Office of Violence Prevention coordinates violence prevention initiatives operated or sponsored by the City of Columbus. Their mission is to work with community organizations to make Columbus the safest big city in the country. 📍City Hall, 90 W. Broad Street, 1st Floor, Columbus, OH 43215
    Office of Violence Prevention (OVP) – City of Columbus

    Category: Policy, Coordination, Strategy

    Established in 2023, the Columbus Office of Violence Prevention coordinates violence prevention initiatives operated or sponsored by the City of Columbus. Their mission is to work with community organizations to make Columbus the safest big city in the country. 📍City Hall, 90 W. Broad Street, 1st Floor, Columbus, OH 43215

    Introduction to Community Violence Intervention

    Columbus, Ohio, with a population of 907,901, has seen a significant rise in gun violence, particularly since the COVID-19 pandemic. Fatal shootings increased by 56% in 2020, and the city has averaged 152 fatal and 435 nonfatal shootings annually since 2021. While government-led gun violence initiatives are limited, many community organizations have shifted their focus to violence prevention. 

    This report includes visualizations of gun violence incidents in 2022 and 2023, highlights key city-level programs and community-based organizations, and outlines the framework for a comprehensive CVI ecosystem. It analyzes Columbus’s current CVI efforts, identifying strengths, challenges, and goals, and offers recommendations for expanding and improving intervention strategies.

    "CVI strategies are a key component of the public safety ecosystem,
    working to prevent violence rather than punish people after the fact."
    David Muhammad
    Director, National Institute for Criminal Justice Reform (NICJR)

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