Baltimore Mayor Launches Public Input for New Violence Prevention Plan

BALTIMORE, MD - On Monday, June 22, 2026, Mayor Brandon M. Scott announced the initiation of a public engagement process aimed at developing Baltimore's second Comprehensive Violence Prevention Plan (CVPP). This new five-year strategy is designed to enhance the city's ongoing commitment to a comprehensive, community-focused approach to public safety, building upon the achievements of the previous plan.

The Mayor's Office of Neighborhood Safety and Engagement (MONSE) will organize a series of listening sessions throughout Baltimore, starting with an in-person meeting on Wednesday, June 24, from 5:00 to 7:00 PM at the Carolyn E. Fugett Intergenerational Center, located at 800 Poplar Grove Street. A virtual session is also scheduled for Monday, June 29, from 6:30 to 8:00 PM, with more sessions to be announced shortly.

These sessions will provide a platform for residents and stakeholders to review the draft of the upcoming CVPP and offer their insights, which will be integrated into the final version expected to be released later this summer.

Mayor Scott emphasized the importance of community involvement in shaping public safety initiatives, stating, "Baltimore has made significant progress over the last five years under our city's first-ever Comprehensive Violence Prevention Plan, which was built with our communities, not just for them. We want to hear from residents what they think is working, where we can do better, and what it will take to build a safer, healthier, and stronger Baltimore."

Since the first CVPP's implementation in 2021, Baltimore has experienced notable declines in violent crime, including a more than 60 percent reduction in homicides since 2022. In 2025, the city recorded 133 homicides, the lowest number since 1978, and nonfatal shootings fell by 24.5 percent, exceeding national averages.

The forthcoming CVPP will focus on six key pillars to guide Baltimore's public safety efforts over the next five years. Stefanie Mavronis, Director of MONSE, remarked, "This next Comprehensive Violence Prevention Plan is our opportunity to deepen that partnership, sustain work that is helping drive historic reductions, build on what is working, and ensure the strategies we pursue reflect the real experiences and priorities of Baltimore's communities."

Residents are encouraged to participate in the listening sessions and complete the public survey. Further details regarding additional session dates and locations will be shared in the coming weeks.

Reported by HarborBeat based on Baltimore City (.gov) (source).