A. Violence Interruption and Reduction Services The Office of Violence Prevention (OVP) seeks programs that use credible messengers to prevent and reduce gun violence in the City of St. Louis. OVP seeks to oversee the deployment of proactive strategies aimed at fostering meaningful relationships in St. Louis’ most violent neighborhoods, steering those involved in violence (or at a high risk of violence) into alternative positive choices, mediating neighborhood conflicts, and responding to neighborhood crises related to violence. OVP seeks to work with multiple providers. Respondents can submit a proposal for one or multiple sites. However, all selected organizations will be required to work together towards shared outcomes developed and supervised by the Office of Violence Prevention. Target areas will be determined by the Office of Violence Prevention based on shooting and homicide data. The targeted areas should not exceed more than a ten-block radius. Provider should have an established relationship with and/or programming in the area(s) in which they are applying. Changes or adjustments to the targeted areas should be informed by violent crime data and in consultation with the Office of Violence Prevention (OVP). Staff will be required to work weekends, evenings, and late nights up to 4am based on seasons and needs. Respondents should pick a proposed target neighborhood from the list on page 13. Provider May Operate Outside of the Targeted Areas Only for the Following Reasons: • Double, triple, or multiple shootings or homicides • Shooting or homicides incidents which occur in community safe spaces (schools, churches, recreation center, etc.). • Shootings or homicides that involve victims who are minors (under 18 years of age).
