Gun violence interruption program
Summary
Commissioner Beasley-Pittman highlighted the launch of a group violence intervention pilot with the police department at Reverend Samuel Delevoe (Provident) Park, pairing law enforcement with reformed mentors to reduce youth violence. She wants it funded beyond the pilot.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 4
- Last 30 days
- 0
Last discussed Jul 2, 2026.
Impact analysis
Funding identified through grants; commissioner seeks ongoing budget support.
Young people in District 3 and neighborhoods affected by violence.
Mentions & discussions (5)
City Commission Conference Meeting - Jul 2, 2026
Beasley-Pittman wants GVI — a proven anti-violence program — funded permanently, run citywide rather than just in District 3, and locked in by resolution with quarterly public reports. Colleagues generally support it but want more information first.
City Commission Conference Meeting - Apr 7, 2026
Commissioner Beasley-Pittman highlighted the launch of a group violence intervention pilot with the police department at Reverend Samuel Delevoe (Provident) Park, pairing law enforcement with reformed mentors to reduce youth violence. She wants it funded beyond the pilot.
City Commission (Regular) - Feb 17, 2026
A gun violence reduction program piloted in District 3 uses prevention, mentorship and collaboration, with plans to expand citywide and seek ongoing funding.
CITY COMMISSION WORKSHOP - Commission Prioritization Workshop - Jan 13, 2026
A John Jay College-backed program piloting in District 3 with a $600,000 one-year state grant. Beasley-Pittman wants it funded citywide in the FY2027 budget — not a one-and-done.
This South Florida city is in the top 3 most unsafe in the US, according to report
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