Violence Intervention Program Information about the City of Albuquerque's Violence Intervention Program (VIP). City Focus About the Violence Intervention Program The Violence Intervention Program (VIP) is a gun violence reduction program that focuses on those at highest risk for becoming part of the gun violence cycles in the City. Components encompass a public health approach to gun violence reduction and a focused deterrence law enforcement approach to gun violence. City Focus Gun Violence Task Force In October, Mayor Keller signed an executive order establishing the task force, with the goal to develop a comprehensive violence reduction strategy from crime-fighting to addressing root causes. The task force will produce actionable, equity-driven recommendations within a year of its inception. City Focus VIP Programs Working together with community is the foundation of our work. A strong collaborative of agencies endeavoring to address the social determinants of health that underlie gun violence in Albuquerque is essential. City Focus Strategic Planning & Community Engagement The VIP Strategic Two Year Strategic Plan is complete, please review the process and the final plan here. City Focus Resources for Victims of Gun Violence & their Families Have you or someone you know recently been a victim of gun violence? After medical services are complete the real healing journey begins. Please contact our Peer Support Specialists who understand the obstacles you face and the challenges that get in the way of healing and change.
