Jan. 27, 2026
Contact:
Barry Johnson
Email: [email protected]
Cell: 609-414-8890
MEDIA ADVISORY
End Community Violence Now to Host Virtual Community Violence Intervention Advocacy Day
ECVN, will be joined by Gov. Matt Meyer, Lt. Gov. Kyle Evans Gay, and lawmakers advocating for increased funding to address community violence, statewide public safety strategies, and more transparent and accessible data on gun violence
DOVER – End Community Violence Now (ECVN) announced that from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday, January 27, they will host Delaware’s Community Violence Intervention (CVI) Day of Action. While previously scheduled to take place in person, this CVI Day of Action will now take place virtually in partnership with survivors, advocates, coalition partners, community leaders, public health experts, and policymakers to share data, stories, and strategies that advance a safer, healthier Delaware.
The CVI Advocacy Day will kick off with presentations and a panel discussion on key statistics and trends on gun violence across Delaware, the importance of addressing gun violence as a public health crisis, and the urgency for the state of Delaware to make further investments in CVI strategies. In the afternoon, participants will meet with lawmakers, advocating for increased funding to address community violence, more effective and community-informed public safety strategies, as well as transparent and accessible data on gun violence. Governor Matt Meyer and Lieutenant Governor Kyle Evans Gay will also be in attendance.
The full run of show for End Community Violence Now’s Community Violence Intervention (CVI) Day of Action can be found below:
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10:00 AM – 10:15 AM | Welcome and Remarks: Opening remarks by End Community Violence, the Community Justice Action Fund, The National Pan Hellenic Council of Central Delaware, Deputy Secretary Vaughn Bond
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10:15 AM – 10:30 AM | Data Snapshot: Gun Violence: Brief presentation highlighting key statistics and trends on gun violence, the public health impact of violence, and context for the coalition’s advocacy efforts Caroline Judd, MPH, Substance Use Epidemiologist Amanda Bundek, MS, EMT-B, Violent Death Epidemiologist, Emergency Medical Systems and Preparedness Section
Delaware Division of Public Health
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10:30 AM-10:35: Remarks from State Representatives Nnamdi Chukwuocha and Mara Gorman
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10:35 AM – 11:15 AM | Investing in Community Violence Intervention as a Public Health Strategy: Presentation on Community Violence Intervention (CVI) as an emerging public health and safety field, how CVI addresses gun violence from a public health perspective, and evidence supporting the effectiveness of CVI
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11:15 AM – 11:20 AM: Remarks from Governor Matt Meyer
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11:20 AM – 11:45 AM | Advocacy 101 with Adzi Vokhiwa, Vice President of Policy, Community Justice at the Community Justice Action Fund: Will provide an overview of effective data-informed strategies and tools for engaging elected officials
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12:00 PM – 1:00 PM | Lunch
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1:00 PM – 2:00 PM | Meetings with Lieutenant Governor Kyle Evans Gay and Legislators/Committee Staff: Small-group meetings with legislators and staffers to present coalition letter, one-pagers, and evidence-based asks for CVI funding requests, more effective integration with statewide public safety strategies, and transparent and accessible data on gun violence
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2:00 PM – Conclusion
Please note: Media interested in attending and End Community Violence Now’s virtual Community Violence Intervention (CVI) Day of Action can join by RSVPing here. Questions should be directed to Barry Johnson at [email protected]
WHAT: End Community Violence Now to Host Community Violence Intervention Advocacy Day at the Delaware State Capitol
WHO:
End Community Violence Now Delaware;
Governor Matt Meyer;
Lt. Governor Kyle Evans Gay;
State Representative Nnamdi Chukwuocha;
State Representative Mara Gorman;
Deputy Secretary Vaughn Bond;
GIFFORDS Center for Violence Intervention;
Johns Hopkins Center for Gun Violence Solutions;
And more
WHEN: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tueseday, Jan. 27
WHERE: Virtually
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End Community Violence Now (ECVN) is the state of Delaware’s community-based Office of Violence Prevention. This public-private partnership seeks to break the cycle of violence through coordinated and sustained investments in evidence-based programs. This includes community engagement and education campaigns, policy advocacy, stakeholder strategy, as well as offering technical assistance and grant-making support to local organizations on the ground doing the difficult, but necessary work. ECVN envisions a future where all Delawareans are safe from the rising threat of gun violence.
