About Us
FROM THE BEGINNING
Our Story
HPCAV is not just a nonprofit. It helped shape a nationally recognized public safety model.
High Point Community Against Violence (HPCAV) was founded in 1997 through a groundbreaking partnership between law enforcement agencies and the community to address violent crime in a smarter, more effective way.
In 1998, High Point adopted a strategy that had shown success in Boston, Massachusetts. Over time, that model was thoughtfully adapted to meet the changing needs of a smaller city.
As new public safety challenges emerged, the strategy continued to evolve:
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2004: Expanded to target street-level drug activity and violent crime in specific neighborhoods
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2008: Adjusted to address youth gang violence
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2012: Implemented the nation’s first focused deterrence domestic violence initiative
Today, this nationally recognized strategy is known as the High Point Model and has been replicated in communities across the United States.
TIMELINE
From High Point to Nationwide Impact
1997
Partnership Begins
1998
Boston Model Adapted
2004
Drug / Neighborhood Focus
2008
Youth Gang Strategy
2012
First Domestic Violence Initiative
Today
High Point Model Used Nationwide
Our Mission.
For nearly three decades, HPCAV has partnered with residents, law enforcement, and local organizations to reduce violence, support change, and strengthen neighborhoods across High Point
Our vision.
A High Point where every neighborhood is safe, every young person has opportunity, and every resident can thrive.
25+
Years Serving
10,000+
Lives Impacted
50+
Community Programs
OUR VALUES
The principles that guide our mission and impact.
Safety
Creating safer communities for all.
Accountability
Encouraging responsibility, growth, and positive change.
Opportunity
Opening doors to education, employment, and stability.
Compassion
Serving individuals and families with care and respect.
Partnership
Working together to create lasting solutions.
Community Leadership
Empowering communities through collaboration and action.
Integrity
Leading with honesty, transparency, and trust.
MEET OUR TEAM
Staff & Board Members
Behind HPCAV’s mission is a dedicated team of staff and board members committed to serving the community, building strong partnerships, and creating opportunities for positive change. Their leadership, experience, and passion help drive our work every day.
Gretta Bush,
President
Bobby Davis,
Vice President
Stacy Sechrist,
Secretary/Treasurer
Michelle V. McNair,
Board Member
Brian Beasley,
Board Member
Don Belton,
Board Member
Thomas L. Blount,
Board Member
Francis Browne,
Board Member
Catherine Green,
Board Member
Allan Johnson,
Board Member
Deion Pressley,
Board Member
Matt Truitt,
Board Member
Patrick O’Tool,
Board Member