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
Public Safety
Substance Use Awareness Training for Restorative Justice Practitioners
In partnership with We Build the Block and the ASAP Foundation, created a training for restorative justice practitioners that would position them to use harm reduction strategies around substance use when engaging with youth. The training blended best practices in harm reduction, science, and research on opioid crisis, with cognitive behavioral strategies for promoting learning.
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.
