GAINESVILLE, FL (352today) – The Community Gun Violence Prevention Alliance, a partnership of the City of Gainesville, Alachua County and Santa Fe College, presented its first countywide strategic plan to guide long-term efforts to reduce gun violence and strengthen community well-being on Monday, Dec. 8, 2025, at Santa Fe College’s Blount Center. The presentation capped months of interviews, town halls and conversations with nearly 200 people across the region, from educators and service providers to law enforcement, advocates and neighbors.
The plan is built on the six core values of collaboration, transparency, care, sustainability, accessibility and empowerment, and it lays out a shared approach for how local partners can work together in the years ahead. It sets expectations around greater accountability and data transparency, stronger coordination across city and county systems, early support for youth and families, and deeper investment in communities most affected by violence.
DPI LLC, the regional consultant selected by the Alliance to lead the planning process, has worked since last August collecting stakeholder interviews, attending community meetings and coordinating small-group discussions. The strategic plan incorporates the opinions and experiences of neighbors who contributed to the process, as well as historical data and feedback, and will track measurable outcomes in the areas of public health and safety, health care, education and community progress over time…