This year, Giffords Center for Violence Intervention will host its first annual Community Violence Intervention Conference in Los Angeles on June 26 & 27.
The CVI Conference is sold out—but you can still join the waitlist below.
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About the Conference
The 2023 Community Violence Intervention Conference will be the largest convening exclusively dedicated to CVI in the country, attracting more than 600 experts—both national and international—to discuss this lifesaving work. The goal of the conference is to bring together leading experts, advocates, and practitioners to share insights, struggles, and opportunities in a communal space devoted to advancing the field of community violence intervention.
Background
Community violence is a daily tragedy in neighborhoods across the country, and it’s disproportionately experienced by communities of color. Yet all too often, community violence—and some of its most successful solutions—fails to make the headlines or play a role in national debates about public safety.
Every person should be able to live, work, and play free from the threat of gun violence, and elevating CVI strategies is a key way to make that a reality. The 2023 Community Violence Intervention Conference will provide a dedicated, cooperative environment to help the people doing the work to build safer communities come together and exchange ideas.
Participants
Collaboration is a key part of the CVI movement. Every community is unique and available resources vary from city to city, making it crucial for those invested in violence intervention to have a dedicated time and place to share experiences and best practices.
With this in mind, we’ve designed the 2023 Community Violence Intervention Conference to appeal to a range of stakeholders and disciplines. The conference will feature more than 500 subject-matter experts from across the country, and approximately 100 from abroad. Through a range of activities—including trainings, workshops, panel discussions, and more—we aim to provide a collaborative and informative environment for all.
Stakeholders include:
- Survivors of Violence
- Intervention Practitioners
- Researchers
- Policy Experts
- Advocates
- Frontline Workers
Disciplines include:
- Criminal Justice
- Social Work
- Public Policy
- Law Enforcement
- Nonprofits
- Philanthropy
Schedule & Program
What will a typical day at the CVI Conference look like? Below is a schedule overview.
This is a framework for what to expect and is subject to change, but featured events will include trainings, breakout sessions, workshops, panel discussions, healing exercises, opportunities to network, and more with leading experts in the CVI field. We are currently working with the community and our speakers to finalize the program and will release it soon.
Monday, June 26:
- 7:30 am | Registration Desk Open
- 9 am | Welcome & Opening Speakers
- 10:30 am | Session 1 Breakouts
- 11:45 am | Break
- 12 pm | Lunch
- 1:15 pm | Session 2 Breakouts
- 2:30 pm | Break
- 2:45 pm | Afternoon Plenary
- 4:30 pm | Day One Keynote
Tuesday, June 27:
- 9 am | Day Two Opening Speakers
- 9:30 am | Plenary Panel
- 10:45 am | Session 3 Breakouts
- 12 pm | Lunch
- 1:15 pm | Session 4 Breakouts
- 2:30 pm | Afternoon Plenary
- 3 pm | Day Two Keynote
- 3:30 pm | Closing Speaker
QUESTIONS?
Our team is here to help. Email us at gcvi@giffords.org with any questions about the 2023 Community Violence Intervention Conference.
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Speakers
Our full list of speakers will be announced as the conference approaches. Here are some highlights.
Before joining the Department of Justice in 2022, Eddie Bocanegra served as the senior director of READI Chicago at Heartland Alliance, where he oversaw an evidence-based program to reduce gun violence in the city. As a pioneer in the field, Bocanegra brings years of experience in community-based organizations created to address trauma and build resiliency among those most impacted by violence. He’s nationally recognized for his work as a violence interrupter for Chicago’s Ceasefire program.
Appointed by President Biden in June 2022, Dr. Alexis Piquero serves as head of the Bureau of Justice Statistics (BJS), leading the agency’s efforts to collect, publish, and disseminate information on crime and the operation of justice systems. An internationally recognized criminologist with more than 25 years of experience, his expertise includes criminal justice policy and the intersection of race and crime. Prior to joining BJS, Piquero served as a professor and chair of the Department of Sociology and Criminology at Monash University in Melbourne, Australia.
Connie Rice is a renowned civil rights attorney widely recognized for her commitment to expanding multiracial democracy. Rice founded the Urban Peace Institute over 20 years ago to partner with department leaders to uncover abuses and recommend solutions. Rice’s commitment to this mission led her to co-create the Community Safety Partnership, which aims to mitigate violence in some of Los Angeles’s most disadvantaged areas. In 2007, Rice coauthored a groundbreaking report, A Call to Action: A Case for a Comprehensive Solution to LA’s Gang Violence Epidemic, that brought about a fundamental shift in the way Los Angeles addresses gang activity and violence. Rice has been named one of the “most experienced, civic-minded and thoughtful people on the subject of Los Angeles” and has received over 50 major awards for her role in expanding opportunity.
Amy Solomon oversees $5 billion in annual grants and resources for criminal and juvenile justice and victim service programs. Prior to her role in the Department of Justice’s Office of Justice Programs (OJP), she was the vice president of criminal justice at Arnold Ventures and spent seven years in the Obama administration as the director of policy for OJP. Solomon has served on numerous advisory councils and boards, helping shape innovative approaches to criminal justice challenges.
Registration
Registration for the CVI conference has closed, but you can join the waitlist. By registering, attendees will receive entrance to the conference, lunch on both days, and the option to book at the conference hotel for a dedicated rate until May 25.
All attendees are responsible for covering their own costs associated with travel, lodging, per diem, and other incurred expenses as a result of participating in this event.
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FAQ
Where is the conference?
The conference will take place at the Sheraton Gateway Los Angeles Hotel near LAX Airport.
Where can I stay?
Use this link to book at the conference hotel. The dedicated conference rate will be available until May 25, 2023, or until our room block fills up. You will still have the option to stay at the conference hotel for daily rates determined by the venue after this point. There are also a number of accommodation options nearby.
What costs am I responsible for?
All registered attendees and speakers will receive lunch on both days of the conference and the option to book their stay at the conference hotel at a dedicated rate until May 25, or until the room block fills. All attendees are responsible for covering their own costs associated with travel, lodging, per diem, and other incurred expenses associated with participation in this event. Speakers will have their lodging fees covered in exchange for their attendance.
The conference is sold out. Is there a chance I can still attend?
We are grateful for the overwhelming interest in our inaugural event and humbled by the response from the community. You can join the waitlist on Eventbrite in case of any cancellations or last-minute ticket availability. Tickets will be released to waitlisted attendees in the order they signed up, should they become available. Look out for an email from Eventbrite.
I joined the waitlist. Now what?
If a ticket becomes available, you will receive an email from Eventbrite prompting you to claim your ticket. Please note that you have 48 hours to claim your ticket before it is released to the next person on the waitlist.
When will the program be confirmed?
The call for proposals closed on February 5, 2023. We are currently working with the community and our speakers to finalize the program within the coming months. Featured events will include trainings, breakout sessions, workshops, panel discussions, healing exercises, opportunities to network, and more with leading experts in the CVI field. Attendees can expect the events to run all day on both Monday and Tuesday.
Can I present at the conference?
Applications to submit a proposal to present at the 2023 Giffords CVI Conference are now closed. Applicants underwent a thorough review process guided by an Advisory Committee that represented a diverse group of CVI subject matter experts from across the nation. Notifications of selection status were sent out to all applicants on February 24.
Who do I contact with questions?
If you have any logistical questions about the conference that have not been addressed in the FAQ, please reach out to gcvi@giffords.org and we will be happy to assist. If you are a presenter, please reach out to your point of contact on the Giffords Center for Violence Intervention team that was listed in your acceptance email.
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