Actionable Resources for Change Connecting Violence Intervention Research, Practice, and Community
ARCvi is designed to support community-based violence intervention efforts with curated capacity-building resources and tools, with an emphasis on no-cost options.
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Resource Collections
Each ARCvi Resource Collection brings together FAQs, guides, templates, videos, Temple University materials, and curated resources from across the CVI field.
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Building Strong Programs
Develop sustainable community-based initiatives grounded in proven practices, local knowledge, and the needs of those served.
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Supporting the Frontline
Equip outreach workers and violence interrupters with training, resources, and wellness support to sustain their vital work.
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Working Together
Strengthen partnerships across agencies, organizations, and residents to coordinate efforts and share responsibility for safety.
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Finding and Sustaining Funding
Identify diverse funding streams and build the infrastructure needed to keep programs running well beyond initial grants.
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Using Data That Matters
Collect and analyze meaningful measures that reflect real community impact rather than surface-level metrics alone.
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The Evidence
Ground every decision in rigorous research and lessons learned from communities implementing violence intervention across the country.
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ARCvi was shaped by the voices of community violence intervention programs themselves.
Through a needs assessment of CVI organizations, we asked practitioners what kinds of tools, training, and technical assistance would be most useful for strengthening their work. This site—and the resources we curate here—is our response to those needs: a practical, evolving hub designed to help programs build capacity in the areas that matter most.
Assessment FindingsAbout ARCvi
ARCvi is a Temple University initiative originally launched in collaboration with the Public Policy Lab in the College of Liberal Arts with funding from the Stoneleigh Foundation and currently supported by the Green Family Foundation and in-kind resources from Temple University. The website was created to provide community-based violence intervention (CVI) programs with curated tools and practical guidance.
Through collaboration with practitioners and experts, ARCvi helps programs build stronger evaluation practices, more sustainable funding strategies, and greater long-term impact. Learn more
Philadelphia & Temple University Resources
We have organized CVI-related resources from organizations, institutions, and agencies in Philadelphia and the Pennsylvania region.
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Help us make ARCvi better. Get updates on new tools and trainings, submit links or materials we should consider, and request features that support your day-to-day work. Your input guides ARCvi’s updates and keeps the resources practical. Together we can build a more useful, no-cost hub for organizations reducing community violence.
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