Community Violence Intervention League (CVIL)

Overview

The Community Violence Intervention League (CVIL) is a coalition of grassroots organizers, intervention specialists, and city partners committed to reducing violence through healing-centered, community-led strategies. As CVIL grew in visibility and federal funding opportunities emerged, Choice Habit LLC was engaged to professionalize their back-office operations, strengthen their compliance position, and train their leadership team to navigate the complexity of funding, audits, and multi-partner coordination.

Operational Infrastructure & Risk Management

Assessed CVIL’s existing workflows, contracts, and documents to identify risks and inefficiencies.
Developed a full Risk Management Plan with stakeholder risk profiles, funding gaps, and compliance indicators.
Created a digital project control system using Monday CRM to track milestones, outputs, risks, and financial metrics.

Policy, Documentation & Compliance

Authored and implemented CVIL’s Procurement Policy, Code of Conduct, Conflict of Interest Statement, and Vendor Engagement Protocol.
Developed a federal-grant–compliant documentation suite (vendor registration forms, grant budgets, monthly reporting templates).
Reviewed and edited Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs) with law enforcement, nonprofit partners, and local health agencies.

Training & Capacity Building

Delivered live training modules for board members, staff, and community leaders on:
OMB Uniform Guidance (2 CFR Part 200)
Ethical procurement and vendor selection
Budget planning and reporting alignment
Built custom micro-learning decks and provided role-specific handouts (e.g., outreach coordinator vs. finance lead)

Grant Strategy & Sustainability

Supported planning for upcoming DOJ and city grant applications by aligning narrative language with internal capabilities and compliance protocols.
Coached CVIL staff on how to position their work for RFP eligibility and what documentation would be needed post-award.

Results

CVIL transitioned from reactive operations to a structured, audit-ready organization in under 90 days.
Increased city funding confidence and became eligible to lead collaborative community violence contracts as a prime.
Staff reported increased confidence in reporting, partner coordination, and speaking with funders due to Choice Habit’s advisory framework.