Akron
OHIO
Recommended total annual CVI budget
$15,917,336
Recommended Staff & Resources
13
Street Outreach Workers
Professional community workers who track key conflicts within communities, build relationships with high-risk individuals, and work with other skilled professionals to interrupt violence.
13
Mediators
Professional community workers who mediate conflict among high-risk individuals and groups, respond to shooting scenes and hospitals, and coordinate services for victims and families.
8
Case Managers
Professionals who support the needs of high-risk clients using wraparound care.
4
Family Case Managers
Professionals who support the needs of high-risk clients’ families using wraparound care.
7
Victim Advocates
Professionals who advise crime victims of their rights, advocate for them in law enforcement settings, and assist them in navigating the criminal justice and social services systems.
5
HVIP Violence Intervention Specialists
Professional community workers hired to work within hospitals to build a trusting relationship with high-risk individuals who are victims of violence. They provide intensive case management for at least 6 months within the community.
10
CVI Supervisors
Supervisors of community-based organizations who manage staff, organize professional development, and institute trauma support.
3
OVP Staff
Government employees who operate the Office of Violence Prevention and its strategies, including the director, assistant director, community engagement manager, data analyst, and services liaison.
Budget Breakdown
Additional Wraparound Support
$8,571,105
Frontline CVI Workers
$3,870,965
CVI Supervision & City OVP Staff
$1,376,343
Staff Training & Technical Assistance
$1,311,827
Evaluation & Data Support
$787,096
Total
$15,917,336
Recommended total annual CVI budget
$15,917,336
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About Our Methodology
This formula is informed by technical experts’ experiences implementing CVI strategies in cities throughout the U.S.
All population data is extracted from the U.S Census.
‘Estimated high-risk population’ is derived by calculating roughly 0.1% of population size or reviewing reports by the National Institute of Criminal Justice Reform which provide more customized estimates using local data. For specific locations, the estimated target population is a portion of the total high-risk population. The number provided may reflect the target population rather than the total high-risk population.
Projected staffing levels are calculated by determining the recommended case load for each CVI staff function relative to estimated high-risk population, with adjustments made for economies of scale for larger cities.
Projected budget for CVI staff, CVI supervision, and OVP staff are calculated based on estimated national pay averages and benefits for each staff position.
‘Staff Training and Technical Assistance’ and ‘Data and Evaluation Support’ are calculated at 25% and 15% of total staffing costs respectively.
Project budget for CVI Wraparound services reflect the housing, employment, health, and social services tied directly to estimated high risk population and their families. Wraparound services do not include criminal justice and law enforcement expenses.
The Coalition for Public Safety seeks to refine and enrich our methodology as more data becomes available. CAPS welcomes feedback from partners who seek to improve our modeling.
For more information, please contact our national technical assistance experts.