The Shannon Community Safety Initiative (CSI) RFP

The City of Lawrence, Massachusetts, Police Department (LPD) is seeking proposals from qualified organizations to partner in delivering impactful, youth-focused programs under the Shannon Community Safety Initiative (CSI). The goal of this initiative is to prevent and reduce youth violence and gang involvement through strategic programming, including intervention, prevention, enforcement, and reentry services. The programs should provide compassionate, comprehensive support to community members, particularly youth who are involved in or at risk of gang activity. Key aspects of the proposal include: • Preventing and reducing youth violence and gang involvement • Providing intervention, prevention, enforcement, and reentry services • Delivering impactful, youth-focused programs • Partnering with qualified organizations to achieve the initiative's goals • Enhancing public safety and providing support to community members