Gun Violence Reduction Program Community Partnership Council

The inaugural term of service for selected community stakeholders is November 2024 through June 2026. Council members were selected after an open application period.

Members of the Community Partnership Council serve in an advisory capacity to the Gun Violence Reduction Program and will: 

  • Provide guidance and recommendations on violence prevention, intervention, and trauma healing strategies across multiple forms of violence (suicide, domestic/intimate partner violence, community violence); assist with strategy and resource prioritization; and discuss other issues as determined by the Community Partnership Council, Gun Violence Reduction Program Leadership Committee, and Public Safety Group. 
  • Develop recommendations for collective action towards implementation of priority strategies. 
  • Contribute to and facilitate information sharing between the community at large and County, including the Public Safety Group and Gun Violence Reduction Program Leadership Committee. 
  • Commit to regular attendance and participation in meetings for the full term (November 2024-June 2026). Meeting frequency anticipated to be every other month with a majority occurring virtually during regular business hours.

The inaugural term of service for selected community stakeholders is November 2024 through June 2026. Council members were selected after an open application period. To receive information about future open application periods, sign up to receive program updates.

Community Partnership Council Biographies and Photos

Representatives from County departments also contribute to the work of the Gun Violence Reduction Program. The following departments participate on the GVRP County Leadership Committee:

  • Public Safety Group (PSG) Executive Office
  • PSG Emergency Medical Services
  • Health and Human Services Agency (HHSA) Behavioral Health Services
  • HHSA Public Health Services
  • San Diego County Office of Equity and Racial Justice
  • San Diego County Office of Evaluation, Performance, and Analytics
  • San Diego County Office of Economic Development & Governmental Affairs
  • San Diego County District Attorney's Office
  • San Diego County Sheriff's Office