Build your skills

We provide free learning sessions. They are open to new and alumni organizations who do violence prevention work.

Attend our sessions to:

• Engage in meaningful conversations.
• Access helpful templates and resources.
• Build your organization's skills.

Our sessions help leaders and groups to

• Build management skills and ability to track progress.
• Understand and manage grants and contracts to keep their work going.
• Build and manage teams, boards, volunteers, and partners.
• Connect with other community groups to share ideas and work together.

BPAI Fellowship Track

Each year, the BPAI Fellowship Track is open to 15 new organizations. This is an opportunity for organizations to:

• Gain more knowledge
• Apply to receive funding
• Get tailored support

There is a limited opportunity to receive a $5,000 contract for a small pilot project.

Violence Prevention Workers Network (VPWN)

The BPAI team hosts four networking gatherings each year. Any violence prevention and intervention organization is invited to attend.

The meetings focus on:

• Building community
• Idea and resource sharing
• Updates from the City's Neighborhood Safety Department

The 2025 meetings will take place in February, April, July and October.

Virtual lunch and learns

We offer monthly Lunch and Learn sessions, accessible via Zoom. Sessions are one hour and feature short knowledge and skills lessons. They are typically held on the 2nd Wednesday of the month from 11 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Session topics include:

• Building resilience and self-care
• Communication and leadership skills
• Other topics as requested