Intervention is grounded in trust and timely response. The Capital Peace Project’s violence interrupters - often referred to as trusted messengers - engage during moments of heightened tension, support individuals involved in conflict, and work to reduce the risk of further harm. Drawing on lived experience, cultural knowledge, and strong community relationships, our team provides conflict mediation, de-escalation support, and coordination with local partners to prevent violence from escalating and to promote safety for everyone involved.

Healing begins with presence and care. The Capital Peace Project team supports individuals and families impacted by violence by offering trauma-informed guidance, trusted referrals, and consistent follow-up during some of life’s most difficult moments. Whether someone is navigating grief, seeking counseling, stabilizing housing, or needing help making sense of next steps, our focus is on safety, dignity, and hope - defined by the people we serve.

In partnership with Stormont Vail Trauma Center, the Capital Peace Project provides timely, trauma-informed support when individuals arrive at the hospital due to violent injury. Our violence interrupters and outreach workers coordinate with medical staff to help reduce the risk of retaliation, support families during critical moments, and connect patients to community-based resources that promote safety and recovery beyond discharge.

Violence prevention depends on trust. Our team invests in long-term relationship building with residents, local organizations, faith leaders, and service providers. By maintaining consistent presence and communication, we strengthen community connections that make it possible to intervene early, respond effectively, and support healing across neighborhoods most impacted by violence.

Our work does not end after a crisis. The Capital Peace Project provides ongoing follow-up with individuals and families impacted by violence, helping connect them to counseling, victim services, housing support, employment resources, and other stabilizing services. This continuity helps reduce future harm while supporting long-term safety and well-being.

The CPP County Jail Engagement Pilot uses a public health approach to reach individuals at the highest risk of returning to violence or incarceration. By creating a voluntary, low‑barrier connection point before release, CPP begins relationship‑building and risk‑informed support during one of the most critical transition periods. Early engagement allows CPP to identify needs, reduce instability, and coordinate reentry support that lowers the likelihood of recidivism and violence during reintegration.

Unlike traditional post‑release referrals, this pilot intervenes before harm occurs. Participants are identified through a structured screening process that prioritizes safety, readiness, and highest need, ensuring resources are focused on where they can have the greatest impact. Initial implementation has already demonstrated strong voluntary participation, consistent engagement, and meaningful pre‑release connections, showing the value of early intervention as a violence‑prevention strategy.