Community Violence Intervention is often discussed as a partisan issue. National polling commissioned by LIVE FREE suggests the public sees it differently.
The 2022 survey, conducted by Lake Research Partners, asked voters whether they supported federal funding for state and local governments to implement community-based intervention services aimed at reducing gun violence. After respondents heard arguments and concerns, support stood at 71 percent.
The coalition crossed familiar political lines: 88 percent of Democrats, 68 percent of independent or undecided voters, and 58 percent of Republicans supported the proposal. Support included 79 percent of Black voters, 72 percent of white voters, and 68 percent of Latino voters.
Those numbers matter because they point to common ground around focused approaches that interrupt retaliation, connect families to services, and give neighborhoods tools to prevent harm.
LIVE FREE’s resource library includes the complete survey, city-level cost studies, the Oakland case study, and a national report on community-led public safety. The Our Work page explains how advocacy and leadership development turn public support into durable policy. People can also join an action or event.
Source: LIVE FREE national survey.
