Office of Violence Prevention
Mission
The Office of Violence Prevention collaborates to significantly reduce gun and gang violence within the City of Stockton, utilizing data-driven strategies and community partnerships.
Vision
Our strives to empower the community of Stockton to thrive in a safe and healthy environment, through hope, healing, and opportunity.
Operation Peacekeeper
Our outreach workers collaborate with government, community-based, and faith-based organizations to reduce group and gun violence in Stockton, reach out to high-risk individuals, and provide resources for them to avoid a gang/group lifestyle and become productive members of society. Outreach Workers (Peacekeepers) are street-wise men and women trained in:
- conflict resolution
- mediation
- mentoring
- case management
They work with those at the highest risk for being perpetrators and/or victims of gun violence. Outreach Workers also respond to areas where violent crimes have occurred to talk with the friends and families of victims to prevent retaliation.
OVP coordinates inter-agency working partnerships with community leaders including:
- Clergy, violence interventionists, public and community service providers, and
- other stakeholders committed to reducing violence.
Strategies & Programs
- Operation Ceasefire
- Partner-based violence reduction strategy using respectful, direct communication with highest-risk youth and young adults.
- Based on the nationally recognized, evidence-based "Operation Ceasefire" strategy, which has produced multi-year, community-wide reductions in serious violence in cities across the country.
- Operation Peacekeeper
- Mentors youth and young adults with the highest risk of gang involvement, particularly serious gun-related violence, and provides positive alternatives for a healthier, non-violent lifestyle.
External Links
This City of Stockton web page last reviewed on --- 12/4/2023