About DVP Training
Bright Research Group was selected by the Department of Violence Prevention through a competitive bidding process to plan and implement a training and technical assistance plan for the DVP network. DVP and Bright Research Group partnered to deliver this series of trainings to the DVP Grantee network.
About DVP
The Department of Violence Prevention is a department in Department in the City of Oakland. DVP administers funds raised by the Public Safety and Services Violence Prevention Act to prevent and reduce violence in Oakland. Approximately $8 million a year goes towards violence intervention programs and services focused on youth and young adults at the highest risk of being affected by violence and is administered by DVP. These programs and services fall under five main strategies (1) Life Coaching/Intensive Case Management, (2) Education & Economic Self-Sufficiency, (3) Violent Incident & Crisis Response, (4) Community Asset Building, and (5) Innovation. DVP coordinates funded agencies, service providers, and system partners with a collective goal of reducing violence.
About Bright Research Group
Bright Research Group is a cutting-edge women- and minority-owned consulting firm based in Oakland, California. Our mission is to help public systems and social impact efforts become more responsive to the needs, preferences, behaviors, strengths and voice of consumers and communities. BRG specializes in Consumer and Stakeholder Research; Strategic Advising, Design, and Evaluation; and Capacity Building. BRG has several senior-level staff dedicated to planning and coordinating trainings and coaching opportunities to the DVP network.
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