The Evidence-Based Gun Violence Reduction and Prevention Act of 2025 seeks to combat gun violence in the District of Columbia through the establishment of a Group Violence Intervention Initiative. This initiative will be managed by a Governing Board comprising key city officials and supported by a Strategy and Implementation Team responsible for daily operations. The bill also allows the Metropolitan Police Department to hire civilian personnel for investigating specific property crimes and cold cases, ensuring that these roles do not replace existing sworn officers. Furthermore, it mandates the Sentencing Commission to publish biannual reports on repeat violent offenders and empowers the Mayor to address properties with criminal blight through corrective actions.

In addition to these measures, the bill aims to enhance community violence prevention services by enabling Medicaid beneficiaries affected by community violence to access necessary support. The Director of the Department of Healthcare Finance is required to apply for a Medicaid state plan amendment to include community violence prevention services, which may encompass peer support, counseling, and crisis intervention. The bill also sets forth criteria for certifying qualified violence prevention professionals, requiring at least 35 hours of training in trauma-informed care and community violence prevention strategies, with oversight from an approved accrediting body. Entities employing these professionals must maintain documentation of their qualifications to ensure compliance with established standards.