Current Countries
- Chile
- Colombia
- Honduras
- Mexico
- South Africa
- Trinidad and Tobago
- United States
- Uruguay
Past Countries
- Argentina
- Canada
- El Salvador
- Iraq
- Jamaica
- Kenya
- Morocco
- Nigeria
- Syria
- United Kingdom
- West Bank
Iraq: From 2008 to 2013, over 65 violence interrupters were trained in four sites in Basrah and two sites in Sadr City, resulting in close to 1000 interruptions.
Morocco: Three trainings provided for a reintegration and re-entry program.
Syria: In 2013, 133 Syrians were trained in Cure Violence™ methods with partners; 70% reported interrupting violence within 3 months. Additional trainings in 2017-8 and 2020.
West Bank: 25 workers implemented projects in Bethlehem, Hebron, East Jerusalem, and Nablus/Jenin in 2016. More trainings are being planned
Nigeria: Public health training provided for high risk groups.
Kenya: In March 2013, partnered with Sisi Ni Amani-Kenya, PopTech, Medic Mobile, and Praekelt Foundation to successfully prevent violence during and after elections.
Somalia: In September 2021, and in partnership with the International Organization for Migration, a virtual assessment was conducted in Baidoa and Kismayo to better understand the dynamics of violence between Al-Shabaab defectors and community members.
South Africa: Local partner First Community Resource Centre implements in Hanover Park community in Cape Town. An independent evaluation found a 53% reduction in shootings and a 31% reduction in killings. More information on their work is at the First Community Resource Centre website.
United Kingdom: Local partner Surviving our Streets implemented the Cure Violence model in a youth prison in 2013. An independent evaluation found a 51% reduction in overall violence and a 95% reduction in group attacks.
CVG has also partnered with RedThread on the movement to make violence a health issue, including conducting trainings and speaking to Parliament and the Office of the Prime Minister. RedThread is a nonprofit implementing hospital-based approaches to violence prevention throughout London and great UK