#1
Detecting and Interrupting
CTS Violence Interrupters (VIs) are hired for their credibility, relationships, and influence within targeted neighborhoods and trained to resolve conflicts.
VIs engage with the community to learn about brewing conflicts and resolve them peaceably before they erupt in violence. If a shooting does occur, CTS works with those affected by the incident to prevent retaliation.
CTS also organizes rallies or vigils when shootings occur to ensure that violence is not normalized.