violence

Firearms by Felon Initiative

June 13, 2022 by Connie Lawson

Crime Stoppers of High Point is beginning a new program that targets felons who are carrying illegal firearms. Anyone who reports information leading to the arrest of a felon in possession of a gun could earn $500. This effort is based on a successful program by the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department.

Tips can be made by calling Crime Stoppers at 336-889-4000 or downloading the P3 Tips mobile
app. Tips are always anonymous.

It’s another way our residents can help law enforcement make High Point safer for everyone.

Dedicated HPU Student Benefits HPCAV

April 20, 2022 by Connie Lawson

Meet Elise Coby, a junior at High Point University (HPU), pictured here with Gretta Bush, our Board President and Jim Summey, our Executive Director. Her Persuasive Speaking class required her to give a “Speech of Advocacy”. Realizing domestic/partner violence and violence in general were issues of concern to her, Elise researched local organizations and chose HPCAV as the subject for her speech project. She excelled in her presentation and was awarded first place. She took it a step further and created a crowd funding campaign, raising $765 for our organization.

Elise, we are very grateful for your support and your advocacy for HPCAV on campus and beyond!

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One Man’s Answer to “Why?”

January 24, 2022 by Connie Lawson

High Point Community Against Violence has always focused on data – the answer to “who” is committing the violence in our city. Data has informed our strategic decision-making: which neighborhoods to target; which people to target. We have focused on the quantitative, not the qualitative. But thanks to William Hill and WFDD, we have the chance to hear one man’s answer to “why” someone commits violent acts.

Listen to it, read it or both.

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Focused Deterrence Works

January 31, 2015 by Connie Lawson

Preliminary 2014 year end statistics from the High Point Police Department show, once again, that the Focused Deterrence model successfully reduces crime.

Since we started using this model in 1997, High Point’s violent crime is down 67% even though our population has increased by 44%.

Yes, we still have violent crimes take place here. But we continue to work towards less crime and making High Point a safer place for everyone. We’re getting there!

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Domestic Violence Initiative Showing Results

September 17, 2014 by Connie Lawson

One thousand fewer calls. Since fully implementing the Offender Focused Domestic Violence Initiative just two years ago, High Point Police Department reports receiving 1000 fewer calls asking for a response to domestic violence incidents. This is good news for High Point families and for our community as a whole.

Cities across our nation continue to consult with High Point and to implement this Initiative in their jurisdictions. Roanoke, Virginia; Chula Vista, California; and East Baton Rouge, Louisiana to name a few.

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Domestic Violence Initiative Covered in Independent Weekly

November 18, 2013 by Connie Lawson

Our Domestic Violence Initiative is the focus of a great article by John Tucker, Staff Writer with the Independent Weekly. It was written as a two part series, but you can read it in its entirety on line.

Tucker chose to take a national approach to the story and did his research with professionals as well a victim and her family. It’s a well rounded look at domestic violence and what High Point is doing to make a difference.

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2012 Crime Stats

February 12, 2013 by Connie Lawson Leave a Comment

High Point’s “Part 1” crime was down 12% for 2012. Part 1 includes: murder, rape, robbery, assault, burglary, larceny, auto theft and arson. As we continue to work with local, state and national law enforcement agencies, our community partners and the people of High Point, we will continue to whittle away at violence in High Point. 2012 was a good year!

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A Week Later

March 6, 2012 by Connie Lawson Leave a Comment

One week after our first Offender Focused Domestic Violence Initiative “call in” or notification meeting and NONE of the twelve participants has re-offended! Four have called the office and will be helped by Jim, moving on to more intensive counseling if they ask for it.

Also in the past week, four individuals whose prior offenses were so severe they were not given an opportunity to “hear the message” have been prosecuted. Their sentences ranged from 14 months to 44 months. This may not sound like much, but these sentences are two to four times LONGER than they would have been in the past. Why? Because our prosecutors and judges are very supportive of this effort and they are staying on top of it.

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Domestic Violence Initiative Underway

February 26, 2012 by Connie Lawson Leave a Comment

High Point has a new violence reduction effort: Offender Focused Domestic Violence Initiative. Like our other efforts targeted at street level drug dealers and gang violence, this one is focused on offenders in domestic violence cases.

“How we address domestic violence as a community has changed,” said police Chief Jim Fealy. “It’s not going to be tolerated.”

This initiative employs the same basic strategy, now known nationally as the High Point Model:

Study the data about our known domestic violence offenders;
Put on notice (through a call in) those who fit the criteria and tell them the violence must stop;
Offer encouragement to change and direction to resources as needed;
Stand with law enforcement to prosecute and remove from our city those who continue to offend.

Jim Summey, our Executive Director, told the initial group of 12, “We care about you, but it’s gotta stop.” Bobby Davis, a founding member of HPCAV, reminded them, “There are no excuses. You are responsible for your actions.”

Domestic violence is violence. And it has to stop.

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Let The Race Begin!

August 4, 2011 by Connie Lawson Leave a Comment

Join us for “The Amazing High Point Race.”

Be a sponsor of our first fundraiser!

Be a participant – test your knowledge of local history and your sense of community!

Simply recruit a four-person team from your office, family, civic club, school, or place of worship -OR- compete as an individual. Your team must accumulate the most points from locations all over High Point and make it to the finish line!

Cash prizes will be awarded to 1^st place winners in each of three divisions:

– Team of four (members must be at least 18)–$1,000

– Family of four (one adult/three children – OR – two adults/two children–Children must be 17 or younger.)–$500

– Individual (must be 18 or older)–$250

Entry fees for each division are: Team of four–$100; Family of four–$50; Individual–$25

Fees are non-refundable and tax deductible.

While you and your team race through town on your scavenger hunt for points, everyone else can enjoy the Race Festival at Oak Hollow Mall. We’ll have great food, arts and crafts, entertainment, inflatables, car shows — something for the entire family.

WHEN: Saturday, Oct. 1, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m., rain or shine

– On-site registration^* begins: 9 a.m. in the Oak Hollow Mall parking lot

– Race instructions distributed & race begins: 11 a.m.

– Race ends: 1 p.m. at the Festival site

– Winners announced: 2 p.m. (You must be present to win.)

– Festival ends: 3 p.m.

^*To pre-register: Download the Amazing High Point Race entry form or pick up a form at the High Point CAV office, 792 N. Main St.

Complete a form for each participant. Mail or hand deliver the form with your non-refundable, tax deductible entry fee check made payable to High Point CAV, 792 N. Main St., High Point, NC 27262.

See you there!

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