Youth Violence Prevention Consultancy

The City of Reading is seeking a consultant to create a coordinated, community-driven solution to promote safety, structural healing, and long-term violence reduction across its neighborhoods. The selected consultant will serve as the lead strategic planning partner and guide the city through a comprehensive assessment phase to build a sustainable framework for long-term safety. The scope of work includes collaboration and stakeholder engagement, planning and needs assessment, strategy and deliverables, and logistics and support. The consultant will be responsible for convening multi-sector partners, formalizing governance, establishing infrastructure, and executing agreements. They will also develop a comprehensive project plan, lead a needs assessment, and coordinate the drafting of a high-quality Local Violence Reduction Plan. Some key points to consider include: • The consultant will work with various stakeholders, including community-based organizations, public health professionals, law enforcement partners, and individuals with lived experience. • The consultant will be responsible for managing and administering stipend disbursements to community participants and individuals with lived experience involved in focus groups and planning activities. • The consultant will coordinate professional peer learning opportunities, including information sessions, trainings, or site visits for local partners. • The consultant will be required to track progress toward the project's goals and define success, and share progress and outcomes with the city, stakeholders, and the broader community.