[directive] Recognition of Core Concepts in the Law Enforcement-CBVI Relationship  The Report identifies several core concepts that are fundamental and critical to the success of Law Enforcement-CBVI relations.  These concepts, also discussed in the Report, are:  •  CBVI Providers Are Not Law Enforcement (Report section II.2.A.1).  “CBVI groups’ responsibility is not to enforce the law, to apprehend individuals, to investigate the conduct of others in order to assist in the criminal justice process, or to assist in any of these activities.  Their job is to help promote peace in their communities by 3 preventing violence, stopping retaliation, mediating conflict, supporting healing, and connecting those in need and at risk of violence or having suffered victimization to critical services and supports. ”  • Coordination That Preserves CBVI Safety & Trust, and Client Anonymity (Report section II.2.A.2).  “In the law enforcement and CBVI relationship, communication should recognize the paramount importance of preserving the trust of CBVI organizations, the safety of their workers, the credibility of both in the community, and the safety of those whom they serve.  As a result, there is an expectation that CBVI entities will more often than not preserve the anonymity of individuals receiving their services.  Other forms of communication are encouraged, provided they are carried out in a way that protects the anonymity of those whom they serve, including updates on the CBVI providers’ work, participation in public safety roundtables, and sharing information about trends in crime and violence and other anonymized, general information that supports a shared mission of pursuing public safety. ”  •  Provide Clear Expectations About What Services a CBVI Organization Is Providing (Report section II.2.A.3).  “CBVI organizations operate at several different levels of prevention—from the highest risk intervention efforts, to more general prevention campaigns.  Even within each level, there is a substantial variety in the types of services.  Not all CBVI organizations provide the same services.  Relationships with law enforcement agencies must be grounded in a clear understanding of what services a CBVI organization does provide, and which services it will provide through a relationship with law enforcement.  Failure to be clear on these subjects could risk a loss of credibility and trust for all parties.  Both law enforcement and CBVI organizations should adhere to this principle. ”  •  The Foundation of CBVI-LE Coordination Is a Strong Relationship (Report section II.2.C).  “The Working Group consistently emphasized the essential importance of building relationships.  Building robust and successful coordination over time requires a number of elements…including establishing clear points of contact, providing adequate training to both law enforcement and CBVI providers on each other’s responsibilities and missions, clearly delineating roles and responsibilities, defining what services are and aren’t offered, and clearly setting expectations.  All of these elements and operational success in the field are predicated on a relationship built around mutual respect and familiarity with the people doing the jobs and their work. ”  •  The Relationship between CBVI and Law Enforcement Is Reciprocal (Report section II.2.C).  “CBVI groups and law enforcement have responsibilities that are very different.  However, in a productive collaboration, these differing responsibilities can coalesce into a reciprocal—and complementary—relationship based on mutual support and respect.  For example, for CBVI, that means not interfering with law enforcement operations and/or criminal investigations.  For law enforcement, that means 4 recognizing the legitimacy of CBVI organizations’ work, and not interfering with their operations to the extent that they do not interfere with criminal investigations. ”  III.