The Onse V.I. Rally

Launched in 2018, the Office of Neighborhood Safety and Engagement’s (ONSE) Violence Intervention Initiative is a collaborative community engagement strategy designed to support District residents in reducing gun-related violence in our communities. The initiative achieves this work by:
Developing tactics to address potential conflicts
Stabilizing communities following a violent conflict
Offering support to individuals at high risk of being directly involved in violence, whether as a victim or perpetrator
This work is supported through a three-pronged approach incorporating a public health perspective and the provision of services to address residents’ physical and mental health needs. It focuses on all persons affected by violent acts, including victims, perpetrators, and their support systems/network.
www.VIWDC.org