Violence is not just a statistic—it’s a crisis that impacts families, neighborhoods, and entire communities. Live Free USA is taking bold steps to curb violence in Montgomery by empowering local leaders, fostering community-driven solutions, and advocating for policies that promote safety and justice.
📢 What’s happening in Montgomery?
Live Free USA is actively working to reduce gun violence, mass incarceration, and systemic injustice by supporting grassroots efforts, investing in violence prevention strategies, and engaging with faith-based and civic leaders. This initiative is about more than just reducing crime—it’s about creating opportunities, building trust, and fostering hope.
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Live Free USA is at the forefront of Community Violence Intervention (CVI) efforts in Montgomery, working with local organizations, faith leaders, and advocates to address the root causes of violence and build safer communities. CVI is a public health approach to reducing violence—one that prioritizes prevention, intervention, and long-term investment in communities impacted by crime.
What is Community Violence Intervention (CVI)?
CVI strategies focus on interrupting cycles of violence before they escalate. This is done through:
- Violence interrupters – Trained community members with lived experience mediate conflicts before they turn deadly.
- Credible messengers – Local leaders and formerly incarcerated individuals work with youth at risk of gun violence.
- Hospital-based intervention – Support for gun violence victims to prevent retaliatory violence.
- Community investment – Providing resources, jobs, and mental health support to reduce the conditions that lead to violence.
How Live Free USA is Leading CVI in Montgomery
Live Free USA has mobilized faith leaders, justice advocates, and community organizers to implement CVI strategies that are proven to reduce gun violence. Their efforts include:
✅ Partnering with Local Organizations – Collaborating with groups that are already embedded in the community, ensuring that resources and programs reach the people who need them most.
✅ Training Violence Interrupters – Equipping trusted community members with the tools to mediate conflicts and prevent shootings.
✅ Policy Advocacy – Pushing for local and state policies that fund violence intervention, rather than relying solely on law enforcement.
✅ Investing in Economic Opportunities – Supporting job training, re-entry programs, and mental health services to address the root causes of violence.
The Impact of CVI in Montgomery
CVI efforts work, and cities that have adopted similar strategies have seen a significant reduction in shootings and homicides. By focusing on de-escalation, mentorship, and economic empowerment, Montgomery can move toward a safer and more just future.
