“What is needed in our society is an organization that works to interrupt the process of violence before it becomes a tragedy.”

Bobby Kipper, Founder, NCPCV™

The National Center for the Prevention of Community Violence™ (NCPCV™) has a distinguished track record of offering guidance to communities and schools on effective violence prevention strategies, establishing itself as a prominent authority in the field through training, publications, and technical support.

Leveraging expertise from national leaders and partnerships with academic institutions, NCPCV™ dedicates itself to fostering safer communities nationally and internationally.

Continuously evolving, the organization embraces innovative approaches to violence prevention at all levels of society.

Violence is a process, not an event.

Our mission is to interrupt the process of violence before it becomes an event.

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Meet the Team

  • Wendy Davison

    ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR

    Wendy Davison is the owner of Rocky Mountain Consulting and a nationally recognized school safety consultant with nearly three decades of experience in education and school leadership. A Certified Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) professional, she works with K–12 schools and districts to strengthen safety culture through proactive emergency planning, behavioral threat assessment, and practical prevention-focused systems.

  • Bob Jacobs

    SENIOR ADVISOR

    Bob Jacobs, a former United States Air Force member and Virginia State Trooper boasts extensive experience in law enforcement training and leadership. He serves as a consultant and senior advisor for the NCPCV and a background investigator for the Virginia State Police. He is also an active member of the National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives (NOBLE).

  • Bobby Kipper

    EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR/FOUNDER

    A bestselling author, Bobby Kipper boasts over 40 years of combined experience in law enforcement and consulting. After a distinguished career in law enforcement, he founded the NCPCV in 2009, dedicated to implementing effective violence prevention solutions nationwide.

  • Andrew Kipper

    FUNDRAISING/SOCIAL MEDIA/MARKETING SPECIALIST

    Andrew Kipper, a recent graduate from Flagler College, holds a degree in Business Administration with minors in Marketing and Economics. With a background in public service and a passion for surfing, he volunteers for organizations such as the NCPCV and A Walk on Water Surf Therapy, aiming to make a global impact by spreading their message.

  • Jerald Monahan

    ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR OPERATIONS

    Jerald Monahan has served Arizona's public safety community for 42 years, holding positions such as Chief of Police for Prescott and Yavapai College. He actively addresses violence against women and contributes expertise to the National Center for the Prevention of Community Violence.

  • Terri Reynolds

    ASSISTANT DIRECTOR - TRAINING & EDUCATION

    Terri Reynolds, a law enforcement veteran and former Marine, has over a decade of experience specializing in training. Currently serving as Executive Assistant/Director of Board Relations for the NCPCV and Director of Training for the Kipper Group, she holds degrees in Criminal Justice and Forensic Psychology.

NCPCV™ Executive Board Members

  • Tony Brothers

    VETERAN OFFICIAL FOR THE NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION (NBA)

  • Courtney Gardner

    PEARL FINCHER MUSEUM OF FINE ARTS

  • David Hancock

    FOUNDER & CEO, MORGAN JAMES PUBLISHING

  • Barbara Hamm Lee

    EXECUTIVE PRODUCER & HOST OF ANOTHER VIEW

  • George Kneisel

    PURCHASING EXECUTIVE/PARTNER DEVELOPMENT

  • Dr. Katherine Kuhlman

    PUBLIC SAFETY/CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGIST, KUHLMAN PSYCHOLOGY & CONSULTING

  • Patricia Mckenzie

    AWARD-WINNING ACTRESS, PRODUCER, SINGER

  • Nichole Kotsur

    NATIONAL VP OF PUBLIC SAFETY BUILDING PROJECTS FOR CORE CONSTRUCTION

  • Tim Sweeney

    DEAN OF THE COLLEGE OF ALBEMARLE

  • Dr. Michael Thompson

    POLICE CHIEF OF ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY

NCPCV™ Advisory Team

  • Steve Best

    PRESIDENT AND CEO OF THE BEAZLEY FOUNDATION, INC.

  • Tiffany Brearton

    SPEAKER, AUTHOR (FROM STILETTOS TO GRACE) & CO-FOUNDER OF SHE WAS MADE FOR MORE BLESSINGS

  • Kirk Carpenter

    CARPENTER CONSULTING LLC
    SCHOOL SAFETY CONSULTANT

  • Dr. Cornell, PH.D

    FORENSIC CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGIST
    PROFESSOR, UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA SCHOOL OF EDUCATION

  • Michael Dorn

    EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
    SAFE HAVENS INTERNATIONAL, INC.

  • Dr. E. Scott Geller

    ALUMNI DISTINGUISHED PROFESSOR, CENTER FOR APPLIED BEHAVIORAL SYSTEMS - VIRGINIA TECH

  • Jillian Haring

    BEHAVIORAL SPECIALIST

  • Jerry Kilgore

    FORMER ATTORNEY GENERAL OF VIRGINIA

  • Bethany Marshall

    MARKETING & PUBLICITY LIAISON/PROFESSIONAL MMA FIGHTER/MORGAN JAMES PUB.

  • Sara Margalus

    VIOLENCE PREVENTION CONSULTANT

  • Vinton Meyers

    (RETIRED) Federal Reserve System

  • Ralph Rolle

    PROFESSIONAL MUSICIAN

  • Kim B. Simon, INCI

    FOUNDER, S2C LLC | SAFE SCHOOLS & COMMUNITIES

  • Dr. Kenneth S. Trump

    PRESIDENT, NATIONAL SCHOOL SAFETY AND SECURITY SERVICES

  • Joseph Wharff

    DIRECTOR OF BEHAVIORAL HEALTH & WELLNESS FOR THE VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

  • Kelly Wright

    NATIONAL NEWS ANCHOR

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