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Strategic Solutions to Reduce Gun Violence and Strengthen Communities.
Nationally experienced gun violence interruption training, prevention strategy, and nonprofit consulting.
Empowering Your Success
Strategic Solutions for Gun Violence Prevention and Community Safety. Evidence-informed training • Workforce development • Nonprofit infrastructure Designed for cities, agencies, and organizations serious about impact.
Pertelle Gilmore Solutions & Publications exists to stop gun violence by preparing the people closest to it.
We train violence interrupters, coach leaders, and help organizations build sustainable systems that reduce shootings, save lives, and restore communities. Our work blends lived experience, proven intervention models, leadership psychology, and nonprofit strategy—because real solutions require more than slogans.
Consulting Services for Small Businesses
BUSINESS STRATEGY & COMMUNITY IMPACT CONSULTING
We help small businesses, nonprofits, and community-based organizations build clear, sustainable roadmaps for growth and impact.
Our strategic consulting goes beyond traditional SWOT analysis. We assess organizational structure, leadership capacity, community environment, cultural dynamics, and long-term scalability.
In addition to business growth strategy, we integrate community impact planning—helping organizations align profit, purpose, and measurable social outcomes, including violence prevention and youth engagement initiatives.
We don’t just build businesses.
We build institutions that influence culture.
FINANCIAL STRATEGY & SUSTAINABILITY CONSULTING
We assist organizations with budgeting, forecasting, funding strategy, and long-term financial sustainability planning.
Our financial consulting ensures your organization is structurally sound, funder-ready, and positioned for expansion. We support:
- Nonprofit financial structuring
- Revenue diversification strategies
- Event-based fundraising models
- Grant-readiness preparation
- Financial accountability systems
For community organizations serving at-risk youth, we design funding models that sustain mentorship programs, violence prevention initiatives, and culturally impactful events.
Sustainability is not optional—it is strategic.
MARKETING, BRANDING & CULTURAL ENGAGEMENT CONSULTING
We develop marketing strategies that drive growth while reshaping narrative and social norms.
Our services include:
- Target audience identification
- Brand positioning
- Community engagement strategy
- Awareness campaigns (including violence prevention messaging)
- Event promotion and concert marketing strategy
We specialize in culturally intelligent messaging that speaks authentically to underserved and disenfranchised communities—because effective marketing must understand the culture it serves.
OPERATIONS & PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT CONSULTING
Efficiency drives impact.
We help organizations optimize systems, streamline operations, and strengthen program delivery models.
For community-based organizations, we assist in:
- Designing structured mentorship programs for at-risk and underprivileged youth
- Building violence interruption frameworks
- Creating measurable performance benchmarks
- Developing staff accountability systems
Our operational strategies ensure that programs serving vulnerable populations are structured, consistent, and sustainable—not reactive or temporary.
EVENT & ENTERTAINMENT CONSULTING
Culture influences behavior.
Our Event & Entertainment Consulting division provides strategic planning and promotion for:
- Concerts and live showcases
- Community block parties
- Fundraisers and benefit events
- Speaker tours and empowerment conferences
- Awareness campaigns
We approach event production as both an economic and social development tool.
Our consulting includes:
- Event strategy & budgeting
- Venue coordination
- Promotion & audience targeting
- Sponsorship development
- Safety planning & community impact integration
Our events are designed to generate revenue, elevate culture, reinforce positive social norms, and create safe, celebratory spaces for community connection.
Entertainment becomes a vehicle for transformation.
HUMAN CAPITAL & MENTORSHIP DEVELOPMENT
People are the foundation of transformation.
We assist organizations in building strong, mission-aligned teams while also developing structured mentorship programs for at-risk, underprivileged students and youth from disenfranchised communities.
Our mentorship framework focuses on:
- Leadership development
- Conflict resolution skills
- Emotional intelligence training
- Academic accountability
- Career pathway exposure
- Norm-shifting guidance
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Ready to Lead with Solution-Based Impact?
Ready to implement proven violence prevention strategies in your community? Pertelle Gilmore Solutions provides the training and consultancy to turn high-risk environments into high-opportunity neighborhoods. From the stage to the streets, our staff is dedicated to equipping leaders with the tools to save lives and build better businesses. Let’s discuss how we can work together.
Pertelle Gilmore Solutions and Publications LLC
2810 N Church St. Ste 140091. Wilmington, DE 19802.
Email- pertelle@pertellegilmoresolutions.com Phone- 1(866)6GILMORE
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About Pertelle Gilmore Solutions and Publications LLC
Owner and Chief Executive Officer
Director of Event Production & Community Promotions
Chief Operating Officer & Executive Strategist
Pertelle Gilmore is an author, violence prevention strategist, and community leader dedicated to transforming lives and communities affected by violence. Rooted in his own lived experience growing up amid systemic challenges, Pertelle has become a recognized trainer, speaker, and mentor focused on conflict resolution, de-escalation, and addressing the root causes of violence through education and empowerment. He founded and led The B.U.C.K. (Brothers United to Cease the Killing) Squad, a nonprofit initiative aimed at reducing gun violence through intervention, mediation, and community engagement in Charlottesville, Virginia.
Pertelle is also the author of works including From My Ashes, A New Dawn: F.O.S.T.E.R.ing Hope in the Concrete Jungle — THE BLACK FAMILIES MANUAL OF POWER & PROSPERITY, a guide to spiritual, mental, and physical transformation.
A certified violence interruption specialist and valedictorian graduate of the University of Virginia Darden School of Business Entrepreneurship Program, Pertelle combines personal insight with professional expertise to mentor at-risk youth, lead transformative workshops, and speak on issues of social justice, mental health, and community resilience.
Chief Operating Officer & Executive Strategist
Director of Event Production & Community Promotions
Chief Operating Officer & Executive Strategist
Sherita Johnson
Every movement needs an architect to turn vision into reality—and for Pertelle Gilmore Solutions, that architect is Sherita Johnson. Serving in a high-impact hybrid role as Chief Operating Officer and Executive Assistant, Sherita is the strategic engine that drives our operational excellence. Known as Pertelle’s most trusted partner and top executive, she is the force that ensures the vision is always met with action.
With a rare mastery of both nonprofit infrastructure and large-scale event logistics, Sherita specializes in building the "business behind the mission." Whether she is refining board governance for a growing nonprofit or overseeing the complex promotional machinery of a city-wide concert, her focus is singular: precision, sustainability, and impact. Beyond the boardroom, Sherita is a certified mentor dedicated to empowering and uplifting young girls, helping them navigate their own paths to leadership. She doesn't just manage the office; she manages the legacy. As the primary point of contact for our executive clients, Sherita ensures that every partnership is handled with the highest level of professional rigor, care, and heart.
Director of Event Production & Community Promotions
Director of Event Production & Community Promotions
Director of Event Production & Community Promotions
Eric Johnson
In the world of high-impact entertainment and community advocacy, Eric Johnson is the man behind the curtain. As the Director of Global Events & Cultural Engagement for Pertelle Gilmore Solutions, Eric oversees the full spectrum of the firm’s event production—from star-studded concerts and talent showcases to sophisticated nonprofit fundraisers.
A veteran leader who has stood by Pertelle Gilmore since their formative years with the Buck Squad, Eric’s transition into executive leadership was fueled by a relentless work ethic and a deep understanding of community dynamics. He doesn't just book venues; he builds experiences that resonate. Eric is a master of "Live Impact," ensuring that every event is professionally managed, culturally relevant, and strategically designed to further the mission of the organization.
Eric’s Expertise
• Large-Scale Production: Managing end-to-end logistics for concerts, tours, and community festivals.
• Talent Relations & Scouting: Identifying, booking, and managing diverse talent for showcases and competitions.
• Fundraising Galas: Designing and executing high-end events that drive donor engagement and nonprofit revenue.
• Promotional Strategy: Deploying multi-channel marketing campaigns to ensure sold-out crowds and maximum visibility.
• Crowd Safety & Logistics: Expert-level planning for high-occupancy events, focusing on safety protocols and flow.
• Sponsorship Acquisition: Bridging the gap between corporate partners and community-based entertainment.
• Technical Direction: Oversight of stage management, audio-visual engineering, and lighting design.
The Blueprint for Community Safety:From Vision to Execution
Establishing & Managing Neighborhood Violence Prevention Sites
Establishing & Managing Neighborhood Violence Prevention Sites
Establishing & Managing Neighborhood Violence Prevention Sites
Launching an effective violence prevention site takes more than good intentions—it requires a balance of trusted, strategic street mediation and airtight operational, financial, and organizational management. Drawing from my foundational work as a pioneer of the B.U.C.K. Squad (Brothers United to Cease the Killing) in Charlottesville, I provide the exact structural blueprint required to build, fund, and run an impactful violence prevention site in at-risk neighborhoods.
Through my consultation and training programs, I guide grassroots groups, city leaders, and non-profits through both the boots-on-the-ground work and the business side of saving lives.
Operational & Personnel Training (The Street Side)
Establishing & Managing Neighborhood Violence Prevention Sites
Establishing & Managing Neighborhood Violence Prevention Sites
Implementing the Cure Violence Model: Full instruction on the three core pillars of this evidence-based, public health approach: detecting and interrupting high-stakes conflicts, identifying and managing high-risk individuals, and shifting community behavioral norms.
Mobilizing the B.U.C.K. Squad Blueprint: How to replicate the proven model of rapid emergency response, 24-hour crisis hotlines, community canvassing, and deploying localized teams to active hotspots.
Recruiting and Managing Credible Messengers: Strategies for identifying, vetting, and managing individuals with authentic street credibility, training them to use their past experiences as an asset to gain trust and de-escalate violence safely.
Airtight Administration & Infrastructure (The Business Side)
Grassroots-to-Institutional Scaling: Step-by-step guidance on how to transition a passionate, volunteer-led group into a recognized, professionalized organization capable of securing municipal trust.
Navigating Municipal Funding & City Contracts: Direct strategies on how to engage city councils, pitch public safety models, and successfully secure government grants and municipal funding (mirroring how we secured essential city-sponsored backing in Charlottesville).
Financial Accountability & Compliance: Establishing transparent financial protocols, managing bi-weekly operational salaries for interrupters, and setting up strict internal controls to maintain community trust and institutional integrity.
Building a 501(c)(3) Framework: Navigating the legal steps of running a tax-exempt non-profit, including managing community donations, executing transparent fundraising campaigns, and establishing an effective board of directors.
Establishing Strategic Community Coalitions: How to build essential networks with local schools, housing complexes, mental health professionals, and career development centers to address the generational trauma and economic gaps driving localized violence.
Certified Violence Interruption: The Cure Violence Model
This section outlines advanced, evidence-based training and strategies rooted in the globally recognized Cure Violence framework, which approaches community violence as a preventable public health epidemic.
Flexible Certification Programs: Available for individual professional development or scalable for full implementation across schools, colleges, universities, and community organizations looking to certify their teams.
The Public Health Approach to Community Safety: Understanding the core methodology of treating violence like a contagious disease—detecting and interrupting conflicts, identifying and treating high-risk individuals, and changing community norms.
Clinical De-escalation & Conflict Mediation: Tactical training on how to safely approach, assess, and mediate high-stakes street disputes before they escalate into retaliatory violence.
The Role of the Credible Messenger: Leveraging lived experience, localized trust, and community relationships to effectively disrupt active cycles of retaliation.
Data-Driven Intervention & Mapping: Utilizing localized data and neighborhood intelligence to identify hotspots, anticipate conflicts, and deploy resources efficiently.
Shifting Neighborhood Norms: Long-term community mobilization strategies designed to reject the normalization of violence and foster a collective culture of safety and accountability.
What is a Violence Interrupter?
Pertelle Gilmore Solutions and Publications Violence Interrupters
A Violence Interrupter is a trained, frontline community worker who uses a public health approach to stop the spread of street violence before it happens. Rather than relying on traditional law enforcement methods, Violence Interrupters treat violence like a contagious disease. Their mission is to detect friction in the community, step in immediately to cool tensions, and disrupt the cycle of retaliatory actions.
Under the evidence-based Cure Violence Model, a Violence Interrupter works directly on the ground to save lives through three main strategies:
•Detecting and Interrupting Conflicts: They monitor active rivalries, neighborhood disputes, and interpersonal conflicts. When a high-risk situation arises, they step in to mediate the argument, de-escalate the anger, and secure peace agreements before anyone turns to a weapon.
•Identifying and Shifting High-Risk Individuals: They work closely with the individuals most likely to be involved in or affected by violence. Interrupters provide mentorship, offer alternative paths, and connect them to critical resources like job training, mental health support, and education.
•Changing Community Norms: They work to change the mindset that violence is a normal or necessary way to solve problems. By organizing community responses, public education, and street-level outreach, they help neighborhoods build a collective culture of safety and mutual respect.
The Power of the "Credible Messenger"
The secret to why Violence Interrupters are so effective lies in the concept of the Credible Messenger.
Violence Interrupters are typically individuals who come from the exact same neighborhoods they serve. They have lived experience, deeply understand the codes of the streets, and carry an authentic authority that cannot be bought or simulated. Because they have walked in the same shoes as the youth they are trying to reach, they possess the unique trust, access, and respect needed to enter high-tension situations and successfully convince individuals to stand down
