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City pilot places community teams in four high schools; $250,000 per-school funding cited
Summary
The mayor’s Office of Neighborhood Safety and Engagement told the Public Safety Committee that a four‑school pilot of community-led violence intervention teams is in operation, funded by a mix of private, state and local sources and designed to reduce incidents and improve school climate.
The mayor’s Office of Neighborhood Safety and Engagement (MONSE) told the Public Safety Committee on Feb. 11, 2025, that a school‑based violence intervention pilot is active in four Baltimore high schools and has produced early signs of reduced suspensions and improved school climate.
Stephanie Mavronis, director of MONSE, described the pilot as a partnership with Baltimore City Public Schools and community-based organizations in which teams of intervention specialists and student ambassadors work in and around schools to provide conflict mediation, youth development and wraparound services. “The goal is to promote a positive school and community environment by addressing violence through a coordinated approach,” Mavronis said.
Scope and staffing: The pilot operates at Mervo, Carver, Digital Harbor and Edmondson Westside. Each school’s initial…
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