June is #GunViolenceAwarenessMonth, and today, June 5th is #GunViolenceAwarenessDay. We recognize the individuals, families, and communities impacted by gun violence and honor those working every day to prevent it. 🧡

At RDA Consulting, we have the privilege of partnering with government agencies and community-based organizations across California that are investing in violence prevention and intervention strategies. Through evaluation, technical assistance, and data capacity building, we support organizations as they launch, grow, and sustain violence prevention initiatives. From developing data collection & reporting systems to documenting outcomes and lessons learned, our goal is to help communities build programs that can grow, adapt, and create lasting impact.

Whether supporting community violence intervention initiatives, evaluating youth-focused prevention programs, or helping organizations build their capacity to use data for learning and improvement, we are continually inspired by the commitment of practitioners working on the front lines of violence prevention. Creating safer communities requires collaboration, accountability, and a commitment to learning.

Data and evaluation play a critical role in advancing effective violence prevention strategies. To see this work in action, check out the BEST Initiative’s Program Year 24-25 Report.

We are proud to play a small role in supporting that work. 🧡

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