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:''This article is about the violence reduction initiative. For other uses, see [[Common Ground (disambiguation)]].''
:''This article is about the violence reduction initiative. For other uses, see [[Common Ground (disambiguation)]].''
'''Common Ground''', also known as the '''H.E.A.T. Program''' (for '''Habilitation, Empowerment, and Accountability Therapy''') is a conflict-resolution curriculum used in [[Birmingham Municipal Court]] and [[Birmingham City Schools]] to help residents to manage anger and shun violence.
'''Common Ground''' is a wide-ranging group of programs led by the [[City of Birmingham]] and other regional authorities which are intended to reduce violence in the community by intervening in its root causes.


==H.E.A.T. Program Curriculum===
<!--==Birmingham Violence Reduction Initiative==
The H.E.A.T. Program curriculum was developed by Darryl Turpin during his time as director of the Drug Court Programs Office in Louisville, Kentucky and as branch manager of program development for the Kentucky Department of Juvenile Justice. It is offered through his company, The Pinwheel Group, based in Louisville.
The Birmingham Violence Reduction Initiative was established in [[2015]] based on guidance developed by the National Network of Safe Communities. The initiative focused law enforcement and court officers engaging with individuals deemed at "high risk" of involvement in violence. Participants


The H.E.A.T. Program was implemented as a diversion program focused on drug use and abuse at [[Birmingham Municipal Court]]. With direction from Judge [[Andra Sparks]] it was expanded to work with issues leading to violence and conflict.
Providing strollers and car seats, paying copays for health, license reinstatement, court fees, cell phone bills, deposits for rent and utilities, and providing access to health care, transportation, and housing was a fraction of how the BVRI served the community.


A pilot version of the H.E.A.T. Program was implemented at [[Carver High School]] in [[2021]]. In [[2022]], with the support of superintendent [[Mark Sullivan]] and the city's principals, the [[Birmingham City Council]] approved a 3-year contract for $1 million to fund the program.  
Former [[JCCEO]] program coordinator [[Jarralynne Agge]] was appointed to lead the program.


As proposed, each school will select 15 to 20 students from grades 6 through 12 to meet twice weekly with trained coaches for "therapeutic counseling". The city's investment in the H.E.A.T. Program is intended to complement other initiatives to expand mental health support, career and life-skills programs, and re-entry services to school-age residents.
Incoming Mayor [[Randall Woodfin]] placed the city's violence reduction initiatives under a newly-created [[Birmingham Office of Peace & Policy]].-->


==Justice and Governance Partnership==
==Justice and Governance Partnership==
The "Justice and Governance Partnership" (JGP) was implemented beginning in early [[2023]]. It is based on a program developed by the Washington D.C.-based Aspen Institute's Criminal Justice Reform Initiative. Partners include the City of Birmingham and the [[Jefferson County Commission]].
==Hospital-Based Violence Intervention Program==
The [[Jefferson County Department of Health]] partnered with the city to implement a Hospital-based Violence Intervention Program (HVIP) at [[UAB Hospital]]. The program, based on research in public health, works with victims of violence to provide resources to change the circumstances that may lead to future violent acts. The city allocated funds from the American Rescue Plan Act to contract the Birmingham-based [[Offender Alumni Association]] to provide HVIP services.
==H.E.A.T. Program==
The H.E.A.T. Program (for '''Habilitation, Empowerment, and Accountability Therapy''') is an in-school curriculum which was developed by Darryl Turpin during his time as director of the Drug Court Programs Office in Louisville, Kentucky and as branch manager of program development for the Kentucky Department of Juvenile Justice. It is offered through his company, The Pinwheel Group, based in Louisville.
The H.E.A.T. Program was initially implemented in the city as a diversion program focused on drug use and abuse at [[Birmingham Municipal Court]]. With direction from Judge [[Andra Sparks]] it was expanded to work with issues leading to violence and conflict.
[[Birmingham City Schools]] introduced a pilot version of the H.E.A.T. Program at [[Carver High School]] in [[2021]]. In [[2022]], with the support of superintendent [[Mark Sullivan]] and the city's principals, the [[Birmingham City Council]] approved a 3-year contract for $1 million to fund the program system-wide. Initially each school selected 15 to 20 students from grades 6 through 12 to meet twice weekly with trained coaches for "therapeutic counseling".


==References==
==References==
* Johnson, Roy S. (July 25, 2016) "[https://www.al.com/news/birmingham/2016/07/meet_the_woman_charged_with_le.html Meet the woman charged with leading Birmingham's effort to stem violence in our neighborhoods]." {{BN}}
* "[https://www.birminghamal.gov/2022/11/22/city-of-birmingham-to-launch-conflict-resolution-curriculum-in-birmingham-city-schools/ City of Birmingham to launch conflict resolution curriculum in Birmingham City Schools]" (November 21, 2022) City of Birmingham press release
* "[https://www.birminghamal.gov/2022/11/22/city-of-birmingham-to-launch-conflict-resolution-curriculum-in-birmingham-city-schools/ City of Birmingham to launch conflict resolution curriculum in Birmingham City Schools]" (November 21, 2022) City of Birmingham press release
* Hedgepeth, Lee (July 25, 2023) "[https://birminghamwatch.org/birmingham-will-fund-a-violence-intervention-program-can-it-get-to-the-heart-of-the-problem/ Birmingham will fund a ‘violence intervention’ program. Can it get to the heart of the problem?]" ''[[BirminghamWatch]]''
* Bookman, Alaina (August 3, 2023) "How violence prevention initiatives have evolved in Birmingham." {{AL}}


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Revision as of 17:14, 4 August 2023

This article is about the violence reduction initiative. For other uses, see Common Ground (disambiguation).

Common Ground is a wide-ranging group of programs led by the City of Birmingham and other regional authorities which are intended to reduce violence in the community by intervening in its root causes.


Justice and Governance Partnership

The "Justice and Governance Partnership" (JGP) was implemented beginning in early 2023. It is based on a program developed by the Washington D.C.-based Aspen Institute's Criminal Justice Reform Initiative. Partners include the City of Birmingham and the Jefferson County Commission.

Hospital-Based Violence Intervention Program

The Jefferson County Department of Health partnered with the city to implement a Hospital-based Violence Intervention Program (HVIP) at UAB Hospital. The program, based on research in public health, works with victims of violence to provide resources to change the circumstances that may lead to future violent acts. The city allocated funds from the American Rescue Plan Act to contract the Birmingham-based Offender Alumni Association to provide HVIP services.

H.E.A.T. Program

The H.E.A.T. Program (for Habilitation, Empowerment, and Accountability Therapy) is an in-school curriculum which was developed by Darryl Turpin during his time as director of the Drug Court Programs Office in Louisville, Kentucky and as branch manager of program development for the Kentucky Department of Juvenile Justice. It is offered through his company, The Pinwheel Group, based in Louisville.

The H.E.A.T. Program was initially implemented in the city as a diversion program focused on drug use and abuse at Birmingham Municipal Court. With direction from Judge Andra Sparks it was expanded to work with issues leading to violence and conflict.

Birmingham City Schools introduced a pilot version of the H.E.A.T. Program at Carver High School in 2021. In 2022, with the support of superintendent Mark Sullivan and the city's principals, the Birmingham City Council approved a 3-year contract for $1 million to fund the program system-wide. Initially each school selected 15 to 20 students from grades 6 through 12 to meet twice weekly with trained coaches for "therapeutic counseling".

References

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