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Robert Priest

Chicago,IL

Summary

Compassionate Violence Prevention Specialist known for high productivity and efficiency in task completion. I have specialized skills in conflict resolution, crisis intervention, and community outreach, which are crucial for implementing effective violence prevention strategies. Excel in communication, empathy, and leadership, ensuring successful collaboration with both individuals and groups to foster safer environments.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Violence Prevention Specialist

CHICAGO CRED
Chicago, IL
02.2023 - 06.2024
  • Provided education and support to school staff, students, and parents on the topics of bullying prevention, dating violence prevention, sexual assault awareness, and domestic violence.
  • Developed lesson plans for classroom instruction in order to teach students about healthy relationships and how to identify warning signs of abuse.
  • Conducted workshops for faculty members on how to recognize and respond appropriately when witnessing incidents of bullying or other forms of violence.
  • Developed and implemented a violence prevention program for at-risk youth.
  • Conducted outreach activities to educate the community on violence prevention strategies.
  • Facilitated workshops with stakeholders to discuss best practices in violence prevention.
  • Organized and facilitated focus groups with various target populations to identify areas of concern regarding violence prevention.
  • Provided technical assistance to local agencies, organizations, and schools in developing effective violence prevention initiatives.
  • Created educational materials related to violence prevention for distribution in the community.
  • Coordinated efforts between multiple departments in order to ensure successful implementation of violence prevention programs.
  • Analyzed data from surveillance systems used to monitor trends related to violent behavior within the community.
  • Established partnerships with local organizations that specialize in providing resources for victims of violent crimes.
  • Engaged members of the community through public speaking events aimed at raising awareness about available services designed specifically for victims of violent acts.
  • Attended conferences focused on advancing knowledge about emerging trends related to preventing acts of physical aggression.
  • Served as an advocate when assisting individuals who have experienced traumatic events due to physical aggression or other forms of interpersonal violence.
  • Organized community meetings and participated in discussions regarding ways to prevent violence and keep people safe.

Violence Interrupter

Cure Violence
Chicago, IL
04.2018 - 12.2018

Worked as violence interrupter in West Inglewood community making a stand against violence intermediate conflict that could potentially become violent or deadly

Violence Interrupter/youth Life Coach

Youth peace center of Roseland (YPC)
Chicago, Illinois
10.2016 - 11.2017
  • Developed and implemented individualized life coaching plans for clients.
  • Facilitated group workshops to help individuals identify and achieve their goals.
  • Provided guidance on how to make decisions around career choices, relationships, and other life changes.
  • Assisted clients with developing problem solving skills to manage difficult situations.
  • Encouraged self-reflection through journaling exercises and open dialogue about personal values and beliefs.

Violence Interrupter

Lilly Dale Cure Violence
Chicago, Illinois
10.2016 - 04.2017
  • Daily canvassing and connecting with the communities to Ensure the people that we can stop violence by networking, and making a consist Presence throughout the community.

Education

Associate of Arts - Liberal Studies

Lakeland College
Mattoon, IL
05-2009

Skills

  • De-Escalation Techniques
  • Behavioral assessment
  • Youth engagement
  • Suicide Prevention
  • School safety
  • Victim advocacy

Affiliations

Volunteer:

New Christian Joy Church

as a Servant for the local Food Pantry, Stocking and Distributing goods to the Community.

Timeline

Violence Prevention Specialist

CHICAGO CRED
02.2023 - 06.2024

Violence Interrupter

Cure Violence
04.2018 - 12.2018

Violence Interrupter/youth Life Coach

Youth peace center of Roseland (YPC)
10.2016 - 11.2017

Violence Interrupter

Lilly Dale Cure Violence
10.2016 - 04.2017

Associate of Arts - Liberal Studies

Lakeland College
Robert Priest