Rural Roundtable – Developing Structures for Community Engagement
This resource is part of a knowledge-sharing series for the Rural Violent Crime Reduction Initiative (RVCRI) led by LISC Safety & Justice, National Policing Institute, and the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA). RVCRI provides resources to small, rural, and tribal jurisdictions seeking to address specific crime concerns. RVCRI funded sites utilize a multi-disciplinary team to identify and prioritize specific crime challenges along with specific places and/or populations to direct grant resources.
Overview
The Rural Violent Crime Reduction Initiative (RVCRI) provides resources to rural and tribal jurisdictions seeking to address specific crime problems. RVCRI-funded sites utilize a multi-disciplinary team to identify and prioritize crime challenges and specific places and populations to direct grant resources. While unique to each site, crime reduction approaches include a mix of evidence-based and evidence-informed strategies. This session, part of an ongoing peer networking series, began with a presentation by LISC staff on developing structures for authentic community outreach and engagement strategies. The second portion of the event included brief project descriptions and updates by a select number of RVCRI grantees, providing the opportunity for peer engagement and discussion.
Presenters
- LeVar Michael, Senior Program Officer, LISC Safety & Justice
- Chief Matt Sampson & Lt. Anthony Escalante, Marysville (KS) Police Department
- Justin Burch, President & CEO, Washington County Economic Alliance & Delta Compass, Greenville (MS)
Moderator
- John A. Connelly, Senior Program Officer, LISC Safety & Justice
