Selma 2.0: A Beloved Healthy Community Framework

The Selma Center for Nonviolence, Truth, and Reconciliation (SCNTR) proposes the Violence Intervention Program, a Community Violence Intervention and Prevention Initiative (CVIPI), to address systemic violence in Selma, Alabama, focusing on historically underserved and marginalized populations. The project aims to reduce street-level violence, promote healing, and enhance economic opportunities through a multi-faceted, community-driven approach. The project activities will include engaging high-risk individuals through evidence-based outreach, providing comprehensive support services, and fostering community engagement. SCNTR will collect and analyze data to identify crime hotspots, deploy Street Outreach Workers (SOWs) and Victim Service Advocates (VSAs), and implement nonviolence and conflict resolution training. The project will also develop job training programs and partnerships with local partners to improve economic stability for participants. Expected outcomes include a reduction in violent incidents, increased access to support services, and improved economic opportunities for high-risk individuals. Deliverables will include an updated asset mapping and resource directory, detailed reports on crime drivers, a new data tracking ecosystem, and comprehensive progress reports.