E9 - Healing Together: How Credible Messengers Transform Violent Incident Intervention Into Resilience

Tuesday, April 28, 2026

2:15 PM - 3:15 PM MDT

Location: 501

This panel highlights WestCare Wisconsin’s Credible Messengers program, which engages trusted mentors to interrupt violence, mediate conflicts, and support youth and families. Joined by the Milwaukee County Department of Health and Human Services and the Medical College of Wisconsin Comprehensive Injury Center, the presenters will discuss how community-proven interventions and cross-sector partnerships reduce trauma, advance racial equity, and build safer neighborhoods. Participants will leave with strategies to replicate this collective model in their communities.

Learning Objectives:

1.Identify the principles of community violence intervention and the unique role of Credible Messengers through a collective impact lens
Discuss how cross-sector collaboration and social capital improve violence prevention strategies and public health outcomes.
Clarify strategies for engaging youth and families most impacted by gun violence.
Clarify strategies for staff and the importance of self-care

Disclosure(s):

Lynn Lewis, MSW, APSW: No financial relationships to disclose

Travis Landry, N/A: No financial relationships to disclose

Regina Whiyee: No financial relationships to disclose

Breakout Presenter(s)

Lynn Lewis, MSW, APSW

Director of 414Life
Medical College of Wisconsin
Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Disclosure(s): No financial relationships to disclose

Slides
Travis Landry, N/A

Regional Vice President
WestCare Wisconsin
Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Disclosure(s): No financial relationships to disclose
Regina Whiyee

Deputy Administrator
Milwaukee County DHHS Children, Youth, and Family Services
Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Disclosure(s): No financial relationships to disclose