What we do
The Division of Safe Neighborhoods implements strategies and initiatives to prevent, reduce, and end violence in Philadelphia. Our division is particularly focused on addressing gun violence.
We work to create safer communities by:
- Promoting violence prevention citywide – partnering with law enforcement, City agencies, and the community to develop and implement Gun Violence Intervention (GVI) strategies;
- Investing in what works – using data and research to inform our investments in violence prevention; and
- Strengthening communities – mobilizing supports and providing positive alternatives in communities to help boost resilience among residents impacted by violence.
We support these programs:
- Community Crisis Intervention Program (CCIP)
- Violence Prevention Partnership
- Group Violence Intervention (GVI)
- Group Violence Intervention – Juvenile (GVI-J)
- Rapid Response Team
- Pushing Progress Philly (P3)
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Announcements
Philadelphia Peacekeepers Institute – Cohort 3 Announcement
The Institute
The Office of Public Safety, in partnership with The Roca Impact Institute, is launching Cohort 3 of the Philadelphia Peacekeepers Institute, an intensive 8-week professional development training program for community violence intervention (CVI) professionals working in the field.
The Peacekeepers Institute is the first in the nation built around Roca’s Rewire CBT, a cognitive behavioral intervention designed to equip frontline staff to help high-risk individuals learn and practice the lifesaving skills they need to heal from trauma and make healthier choices.
The 8-week curriculum was built to reflect the real needs of Philadelphia’s CVI field practitioners. Participants will engage in rigorous learning that will expose them to best practices, equip them with concrete tools for the day-to-day work, help them understand and manage trauma, and create a professional network and supportive community within Philadelphia’s CVI ecosystem.
Curriculum Topics
- Rewire CBT and Trauma Responsive Strategies
- Professional Standards of Practice for CVI
- Outreach, Engagement, & Relationships
- How to be an Effective Case Manager and Advocate
- Supervision and Support
- How to Tell Your Story
- Stop the Bleed + Narcan Training
- History of CVI in Philadelphia
Cohort 3 Details
Dates: Tuesdays, October 13th – December 8th, 2026
Time: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Location: The Braid Mill, 441 High Street, Philadelphia, PA 19144
Cost: Participation is at no cost to selected participants
Key Partners
- Host: City of Philadelphia Office of Public Safety (OPS)
- Implementation & Curriculum Partner: Roca Impact Institute
- Evaluation Partner: Black and Brown Collective
Cohort 3 Eligibility
In Cohort 3, the Philadelphia’s Peacekeepers Institute is inviting Philadelphia-based community violence intervention organizations, including community- and hospital-based violence intervention programs, to express interest in nominating eligible frontline staff.
The Institute is designed specifically to support the learning of CVI professionals working in the field, directly with high-risk individuals. This includes, but is not limited to:
- Outreach workers
- Case managers
- Field supervisors
- Hospital-based violence intervention staff
After the interest period closes, organizations will be notified of their eligibility and, if eligible, invited to nominate staff members who meet the Institute’s criteria. All interested organizations are encouraged to attend a virtual info session and submit an interest form.
Interested in Nominating Staff?
Organizations should complete the Cohort 3 Interest Form by Friday, September 4 at 5:00 pm.
Interest Form: bit.ly/ppicohort3interest
Virtual Info Sessions:
Organizations interested in learning more about the Institute, eligibility requirements, or the nomination process are invited to attend a virtual information session.
Register Here: bit.ly/peacekeepersinstitute
12:00–1:00 PM
- Wednesday, August 26th
- Thursday, August 27th
- Thursday, September 3rd
Cohort 3 begins Tuesday, October 13, 2026
