What they do

• Detect potentially violent conflicts and events
• De-escalate things before they become violent using:
  • Informal mediation
  • Non-physical conflict resolution
  • Interruption expertise
• Interrupt the cycle of violence
• Support behavior change for people who may be at risk for serious violence by:
  • Communicating about the costs of using violence
  • Helping them access services they need to be violence-free
• Mobilize communities to reject violence

What they don't do

• Provide law enforcement services
• Carry weapons
• Respond directly to 311 or 911 calls 

Training

We have worked with Cure Violence Global, a leading practitioner in the field.

Through the relationship with Cure Violence Global: 

• MinneapolUS Team Leaders completed 20 hours of leadership training 
• MinneapolUS Violence interrupters completed 40 hours of Violence Interruption and Reduction Certification training 

Read about Cure Violence Global