Gun Violence
Prevention &
Intervention
Youth Program
GVPIYP · Brooklyn, NYC · Est. 2012
A comprehensive street-level intervention that meets young people where they are. Through mentorship, crisis response, and community engagement, we interrupt the cycle of violence before it claims another life.
500+
Youth Served Annually
12+
Years of Street Outreach
30+
Community Partners
3
NYC Boroughs Active
Program Components
Street Outreach & Engagement
Trained advocates go directly into high-risk neighborhoods to build trust, provide resources, and create pathways away from violence.
One-on-One Mentorship
Each participant is matched with a trained community mentor who provides consistent guidance, accountability, and support.
Crisis Intervention
Real-time conflict mediation and de-escalation by certified violence interrupters — stopping retaliation before it starts.
Trauma-Informed Care
Family support services and referrals to licensed mental health professionals for survivors and grieving families.
Resource Navigation
Connections to housing, employment, education, and mental health resources — removing the barriers that fuel the cycle.
Community Events & Peace Rallies
Regular community gatherings that build neighborhood solidarity, celebrate life, and reinforce the culture of peace.
Program Curriculum
Review the full GVPIYP program curriculum and overview below. This document is provided for informational purposes only and is not available for download.
Program Impact
- Reduced retaliatory violence in targeted Brooklyn neighborhoods
- Hundreds of young people diverted from incarceration
- Families supported through the immediate aftermath of gun violence
- Partnerships with NYPD, NYC Council, and community organizations
- Testimony before NYC Council and New York State Legislature
- Featured in national media as a model violence prevention program
Support the Mission
This Program Needs Your Support
The GVPIYP operates entirely on donations and grants. Every dollar goes directly to youth services, street outreach, and crisis intervention in Brooklyn's most impacted neighborhoods.