Who We Are
In August 2020, the Gun Violence Intervention Team (GVIT) launched under the Department of Health to address gun violence as a public health issue.
Through collaborative meetings and workgroup efforts with more than a dozen partner agencies, the GVIT is using a public health, data-driven, and community engaged approach to address gun violence.
Our Vision:
The Gun Violence Intervention Team envisions a community where all residents are safe from gun violence.
Our Mission:
To prevent and reduce gun-related injuries and deaths in Anne Arundel County.
Strategic Plan to Prevent and Reduce Gun Violence
In June of 2022, the GVIT released its strategic plan. This plan includes information about the coalition, local data, achievements to date, and our goals, objectives and priorities moving forward. This plan draws from the Final Report of the Task Force, analysis of gun violence data and trends since mid-2020, a systematic review of gun violence intervention strategic plans from municipalities across the country, and insights from the public gathered at quarterly community meetings.
The Strategic Plan is an all-in-one resource for the community to see the impact of gun violence locally and the county’s commitment to specific strategies that will prevent and reduce gun-related injuries and deaths of community members.
The Soul Box Project is an art-based, community-building tool to raise awareness of gun violence. WBAL-TV 11's Jason Newton speaks with Shreya Krishnan, representing the Anne Arundel County Department of Health's Gun Violence Intervention Team, which works with youths to offer healing and provide support.
