Gun Violence Intervention Program (Physical Workbook)

Gun Violence Intervention Curriculum

A Comprehensive Framework to Prevent School Shootings and Promote Safer Communities

The Gun Violence Intervention Curriculum is a powerful, evidence-based resource designed to help schools, community organizations, educators, social workers, counselors, and justice systems prevent violence and build safer environments for young people. This curriculum provides both practical tools and psychoeducational frameworks that address the root causes of violence while equipping participants with healthier ways to resolve conflict and manage emotions.

Training is strongly recommended and encouraged for organizations adopting this curriculum to ensure maximum impact and sustainability.  

What This Curriculum Offers 

This curriculum provides evidence-based prevention strategies centered on conflict resolution, social-emotional learning (SEL), and gun safety practices. Each module is crafted to not only teach critical skills but also to shift mindsets—helping individuals understand the long-term consequences of violence and the power of positive decision-making. 

Core Topics Covered: 

✔ Gun Safety & Violence Prevention – Gun safety basics, consequences of violence, retaliation, assertiveness, avoiding triggers, street credibility, and warning signs.

✔ Conflict & Relationship Skills – Conflict resolution, anger management, domestic violence awareness, bullying prevention, forgiveness, and healthy communication.

✔ Mental Health & Coping – Trauma, grief, depression, PTSD, coping skills, mood management, self-esteem, and the stages of change.

✔ Family & Personal Development – Family dynamics, cognitive distortions, self-image, living by principles, denial, validation, accountability, and self-care practices.

✔ Social & Digital Awareness – Social media and digital safety, peer influence, retaliation cycles, and strategies for resisting harmful cultural pressures.

✔ Life Skills & Growth – Financial literacy (credit and personal budgeting), professional development, gratitude, and building long-term resilience.

Why It’s Effective

Unlike surface-level interventions, the Gun Violence Intervention Curriculum takes a holistic approach by addressing both external risk factors (such as peer pressure, bullying, or access to firearms) and internal struggles (like unresolved trauma, low self-esteem, and poor coping skills).

 By combining psychoeducation, SEL strategies, and practical skill-building, this curriculum equips participants to:

• Recognize and respond to early warning signs.
• Build healthier peer and family relationships.
• Manage triggers and emotions without resorting to violence.
• Develop a positive self-image and strong decision-making skills.
• Create safer schools and communities through accountability and prevention.

Who Should Use It

This curriculum is ideal for:

 Schools & Districts – to integrate into SEL, counseling, or health education programs.

• Community Organizations – working with youth, families, and at-risk populations.
• Social Workers & Counselors – for group sessions, individual interventions, or workshops.
• Justice Systems – to provide rehabilitation and education for youth and adults.

The Gun Violence Intervention Curriculum is more than just a workbook—it is a comprehensive prevention and intervention system that addresses the social, emotional, and behavioral drivers of violence. By equipping individuals with essential life skills, emotional intelligence, and strategies for resilience, this curriculum plays a critical role in reducing the risk of school shootings and other acts of violence.