Syracuse 360 Violence Intervention & Prevention Symposium
A Community-Based Approach to Building Safer Neighborhoods
July 29, 2026 | 10:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Le Moyne College Campus Center
210 Springfield Road
Syracuse, NY 13214
Space is limited and advance registration is required.
Additional event details, directions, and the final agenda will be shared following registration.
About the Event
Bringing a Proven Model to Syracuse
Communities across the country are demonstrating that meaningful reductions in gun violence are possible when leaders work together through coordinated, community-based strategies.
This gathering will provide a unique opportunity to learn directly from one of the nation’s most successful collaborative violence prevention initiatives as Syracuse 360 welcomes Willie Barney, CEO and Founder of the Empowerment Network and Omaha 360.
Our goal is to bring together organizational leaders, neighborhood organizations, faith leaders, educators, healthcare professionals, businesses, law enforcement, government representatives, and community advocates to explore how proven strategies can strengthen and expand the work already happening across Onondaga County.
Program Overview
Wednesday, July 29, 2026
Networking and Breakfast
9:30 a.m.
Welcome and Opening Remarks
Representative for Syracuse 360, Pastor/Opening Prayer, and remarks from Mayor Sharon Owens, Key Community Partners, and Business, Corporate and Foundation Community Representatives.
10:00 a.m.
Violence Prevention Models & Best Practices
Violence as public health and other approaches, 360 Model defined
10:30 A.M.
BREAK
10:50 A.M.
Current State and Trends
Demographics, Poverty, Mapping, Education Trends, Gun Violence Trends, Health/Hospital Intervention, Employment/Workforce, Housing/Built Environment.
11:00 A.M.
Working Lunch & Panel Discussion
12:00 P.M.
Current Work & Evidence Based Practices/Innovations
Hospital-Based Intervention, Direct Intervention, Employment, Entrepreneurship/Business, Prevention /Family Supports, Trauma-Informed Care/CBT
1:00 P.M.
Roundtable Discussions
Prevention, Intervention, Enforcement/Focused Deterrence, Re-entry
2:00 P.M.
Summary & Next Steps
2:45 P.M.
Who Should Attend?
This symposium is designed for leaders and organizations committed to violence prevention, including:
- Community-based organizations
- Neighborhood associations
- Faith leaders and ministries
- Schools and higher education
- Healthcare providers
- Youth-serving organizations
- Law enforcement and public safety
- Government agencies
- Foundations and funders
- Business leaders and employers
If your work impacts the safety, health, or future of our community, your voice belongs in this conversation.
Syracuse 360 Mission
To reduce gun violence in Syracuse through strategic coordination and cross-sector collaboration that builds and sustains peaceful, prosperous neighborhoods.
Syracuse 360 Goals
- Reduce gun violence
- Reduce high-risk youth involvement in criminal activity
- Reduce recidivism among violent offenders
- Foster cross-sector collaboration
- Promote a full spectrum of strategies to reduce violence
- Break down silos among organizations and service providers,
- Enhance data transparency and sharing among stakeholders to improve coordination and accountability
- Build organizational capacity
- Identify and coordinate positive alternatives, activities, and opportunities that engage residents, especially the city’s youth, in safe ways
- Increase trust and communication among 360 partners
- Create venues and opportunities for regular police and community engagement
About Willie Barney
CEO & Founder, Empowerment Network and Omaha 360
Willie Barney has led nationally recognized efforts that have helped communities reduce violence through collaboration among residents, nonprofits, businesses, government, education, healthcare, and law enforcement. His work demonstrates how communities can align resources, share information, and build sustainable partnerships that address the root causes of violence while creating opportunities for long-term neighborhood prosperity. Learn more.
Additional event details, directions, and the final agenda will be shared following registration.
Questions? Contact Lindsay McClung at lindsay@giffordfoundation.org.
