Policy Ground writes policy and designs programs where there are none. We harness your expertise and knowledge and turn it into policies, rules, procedures, or guidelines that are ready for implementation.
Whether it’s reforming existing policy, analyzing an old problem, or expanding into a new area, we master the topic, incorporate best practices, and bring creativity to problem-solving.
our latest work
Community Violence Intervention
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Public Safety
Comment in Opposition of Proposed OMB Rule
Co-wrote the University of Baltimore School of Law Center for Criminal Justice Reform's comment submitted to federal Office of Management and Budget in opposition to their proposed rule to seize funding and policy authority from federal agencies. The comment outlines the specific ways the rule would harm public safety, community safety, and criminal justice reform, with a specific focus on impact to Community Violence Intervention and victim/survivor services. View the letter here: https://bit.ly/UBaltLawCCJRCommentonProposedOMBRuleJuly2026
Community Violence Intervention
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Gun Violence
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Public Safety
Blueprint for Scaling CVI in a New York City
Drafted a comprehensive blueprint for the NYC Crisis Management System (CMS) for scaling community violence intervention across the city, with funding and support from the Community Violence Legal Network. Engaged the leadership of the CMS network of CVI providers, gathered perspectives from dozens of practitioners and leaders, and organized their input into a framework, report, and set of actionable recommendations for the mayoral administration.
Community Violence Intervention
Legal Services for CVI Organizations—Pilot Program
Secured funding from the Skadden Fellowship Foundation and the Community Violence Legal Network to pilot a partnership between the Community Violence Legal Network, Brooklyn Law School's Community Development Clinic, and a New York City community violence intervention (CVI) organization. The pilot focused on providing general legal counsel to CVI groups, with an emphasis on risk assessment and compliance. The project is developing templates and models that legal service providers can use to represent CVI organizations going forward.
