Connect4Peace
Connect4Peace is a street-based and hospital-based violence intervention program.
Through a hope-centered framework, the trained violence intervention team identifies and works with the highest risk individuals, those likely to shoot or be shot, in an effort to make them less likely to commit violence. Violence interrupters walk by their side and help them understand the cost of violence and connect them with social services in an effort to better their lives. Outreach workers redirect high risk individuals to positive pursuits, including jobs, job training, and returning to school. Hospital responders provide support in the aftermath of violence and connect individuals with immediate services to reduce retaliation violence and promote peaceful solutions.
The Connect4Peace team of outreach workers, interrupters, and hospital responders work in the communities in which they live or grew up. They have been selected to join the team because they know the community and have been identified as credible messengers. These individuals, some of whom may have contributed to the problem at one time, are uniquely effective at solving the problem as a credible, professional intervener and messenger promoting non-violent solutions and a new way of life.
Through monthly events, like peace rallies and community activities, all neighborhood residents can get involved in promoting the message of peace.
Contact
For more information about Connect4Peace, contact our Access Center at 1.877.922.2377 or access@centerffs.org
Funders
The Connect4Peace street-based and hospital-based violence intervention program is funded by the New Jersey Department of Law and Public Safety,
