
The Mechanics of CVI
The sequence that reduces violence—and why most programs miss it. Soren Tsui, co-founder of Our Power Collective and former leader at READI Chicago, breaks down the irreducible steps for scaling community violence interv

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Hosted by Jonathan McMillan · 🇺🇸 US · EN · 13 episodes
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Dive into one of America's most pressing issues with the 'Credible Messenger' podcast. Join host Jonathan McMillan as he leads thought-provoking conversations on the multifaceted topic of gun violence. With a balanced perspective, we explore the myths, facts, and complexities surrounding this issue, while talking with a diverse range of experts, community members, advocates, and survivors. Discover actionable insights, prevention strategies, and stories of resilience as we navigate through the intersections of public health, policy, personal development, and community well-being. Join the movement to understand, discuss, and address gun violence with empathy, authenticity, and the goal for positive change
Jonathan McMillan hosts The InCredible Messenger Podcast, a society show with 13 episodes published.

The sequence that reduces violence—and why most programs miss it. Soren Tsui, co-founder of Our Power Collective and former leader at READI Chicago, breaks down the irreducible steps for scaling community violence interv

The national conversation around gun violence is trapped in a broken political binary. In this episode, Fairriona Magee , the public health reporter at The Trace , joins me to unpack the operational reality that traditio

Most cities think they're implementing Group Violence Intervention. Sasha Cotton has seen enough of those implementations to tell you most of them are wrong. Sasha is the Executive Director at the National Network for Sa

Are you scared of saying the wrong thing to a loved one after they have suffered a death in the family? That was one of many things Oresa Napper-Williams and I discussed during our latest conversation on The InCredible M

"Today’s victim is tomorrow’s perpetrator." In this raw breakdown of the Group Violence Intervention (GVI) model, Sasha reveals the three direct messages that can pull someone back from the brink of a shooting or a priso

Newark's Violence Prevention strategy has driven homicides to their lowest levels in 60 years, and Deputy Mayor Lakeesha Eure is the architect behind the 70% drop. In this episode, we break down the radical "$11 Million

The Incredible Messenger Podcast | Guest: Jaime "Jalil" Meekins From Pain to Policy: A Blueprint for Community-Driven Public Safety This episode provides a masterclass in transforming Community Violence Intervention (CVI

Resources & Links Mentioned in This Episode: The Black and Brown Collective for Community Solutions to Gun Violence: thebbcollective.org The HAVI (Health Alliance for Violence Intervention): thehavi.org REDI Chicago: cri

If you’re leading violence prevention work, community intervention, or serving Black men and boys — this conversation with Shawn Dove is a leadership masterclass built from lived experience . Shawn Dove isn’t just a thou

How to Replace a Gang’s Ecosystem with Hope – Featuring Robert David What happens when you try to pull someone out of gang life without giving them something equally valuable to hold onto? It doesn’t work. In this episod

About the Guest(s): Preston Adams is the founder and director of a youth-serving organization dedicated to gun violence prevention, youth violence prevention, and suicide prevention. With extensive experience in working
EPISODE TITLE: Why Credibility Is Your Best Tool in Violence Intervention: A Conversation with Marcus McAllister DESCRIPTION: If you’re serious about understanding Community Violence Intervention (CVI), this episode is a

What Cities Get Wrong About Violence — and How to Fix It with Dr. Monique Williams, Executive Director at Cure Violence Global In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Monique Williams—one of the sharpest minds in public hea
Dr. Beverly Kingston is a distinguished figure in the field of violence prevention, known for her expertise and commitment to community empowerment. With a background in political theory from Michigan State University, D
The Struggles of Addressing Youth Crime in Denver Public Schools Joe Aragon discusses the challenges Denver Public Schools is facing due to the increasing issue of youth involvement in serious crimes within the Denver Pu
Troy Grimes is the Executive Director and Co-Founder of the Legacy Foundation for Family and Community Development. He has been involved in direct services and community work for over 20 years, focusing on serving father
About the Guest(s): Riley Cochran is a professional deeply embedded in the realm of mental health, particularly focused on youth well-being and violence intervention. With a background marked by personal challenges and r

This podcast episode tackles the challenges of working with youth with a high-risk of being involved in or by violence in urban settings, particularly focusing on trauma-aware intervention and systemic changes. The episo

Strength in Sharing: Tackling Mental Health & Suicidal Ideations Host Jonathan McMillon of the Incredible Messenger Podcast discusses men's mental health and suicide prevention with Eric Jones, a combat veteran and publi
Credible Messenger Podcast with Anthony Smith of Cities United In this episode of the Credible Messenger, host Jonathan McMillan converses with Anthony Smith, Director of Cities United, an organization committed to reduc
Eric Jones
2x World Long Drive Champion · Scottsburg Fire Department
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Dr. Anthony Smith
Emmy and NAACP Award-Winning Director/Producer · The Church That Made God Sick
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Soren Tsui
Our Power Collective
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Dr. Monique Williams
Cure Violence Global
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Dr. Beverly Kingston
University of Colorado
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Troy Grimes
Legacy Foundation for Family and Community Development
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Preston Adams
Fully Liberated Youth
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Anthony Smith
Cities United
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