Victim Services Data Integration Project

The Victim Services Data Integration Project, initiated by the City of New Haven's Community Services Administration, seeks to establish and support the Victim Support Services Network (VSSN), a community-focused intervention launched in 2023 to address gun violence impacts on victims, survivors, and witnesses, particularly targeting young adults aged 18 to 34. The network’s primary mission is to provide trauma-informed, wraparound support and structured referral pathways, ensuring comprehensive, coordinated care that avoids duplication or fragmentation. This approach is facilitated through formalized referral protocols and consistent communication among partner organizations, who engage in biweekly meetings, neighborhood outreach, and continuous contact via electronic means, all coordinated by Clifford Beer’s program administration. Partners also participate in strategic planning to assess service gaps and resource distribution citywide, promoting an integrated response framework. The contract, designated under solicitation number 2025-RFP-CNH-303 and posted in early 2026, involves professional services agreements and potentially leverages American Rescue Plan Act funding guidelines for execution. The procurement process includes detailed evaluation criteria focusing on technical merit, cost-effectiveness, and management capabilities. Contract terms are structured to ensure compliance with federal regulations, reporting requirements, and the City’s standards for nondiscrimination, labor practices, and affirmative action. The involvement of key contacts such as the Coordinator for Community Mental Health Initiatives and a Procurement Specialist signals a coordinated administrative oversight to assure delivery, performance accountability, and funding adherence. The project not only emphasizes operational effectiveness and innovation but also promotes transparency and collaboration among contractual partners to mitigate firearm-related trauma through a robust, data-driven victim support network.