The intent of this Request for Proposal (RFP) is to establish a contract(s) with a qualified community based organization(s) (CBO) to identify and hire violence interrupters who will work to reduce gun violence, specifically in Waukegan, North Chicago, and Zion, as well as, to help provide opportunities for those most at risk in our communities so they do not engage in illegal activities.

Lake County experienced 21 shooting murders last year and many more incidents where victims were either shot or shot at.  Nearly all shooting incidents are non-domestic incidents.  The goal of the GVPI is to address this increase in gun violence in our community.

The State’s Attorney’s Office has contracted with MC&T to develop a five-day CVI training and technical assistance services for all new outreach workers, violence interrupters and other administrative staff.  The training includes a mix of presentation of core concepts and skill development through demonstration and practice.  The next phase of the GVPI is to establish a contract with a qualified community based organization (CBO) to identify and hire violence interrupters who will work to reduce gun violence, specifically in Waukegan, North Chicago, and Zion, as well as, to help provide opportunities for those most at risk in our communities so they do not engage in  illegal activities.