Public Safety & Violence Prevention Consulting

Building Safer Communities Through Prevention

IMPACT Public Safety Consulting, LLC partners with organizations across education, public safety, behavioral health, and community services to strengthen violence prevention, youth intervention, organizational capacity, and community collaboration.

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24+
Years of Instructional & Field Experience
2
Tested National Certifications
4+
National & Regional Training Networks
2017
Continuous Advanced Training Since

About IMPACT

Twenty-four years translating real-world criminal justice practice into strategy that works.

IMPACT Public Safety Consulting is built on more than two decades of instructional, facilitation, and curriculum development experience across community, correctional, and educational settings — with specialized expertise in gang dynamics, organized crime, security threat groups (STGs), intelligence-led investigations, and justice-involved populations.

We have designed and delivered structured, college-level instruction for diverse learners — including at-risk youth, incarcerated adults, frontline professionals, and community members — consistently translating complex criminal justice practice into accessible, applied learning grounded in critical thinking.

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Our Mission

To strengthen the systems that keep young people and communities safe — translating real-world criminal justice practice into training, consulting, and partnership that create measurable, lasting impact.

Our Vision

A nation where every community has access to evidence-informed, trauma-informed prevention and intervention strategy — built through collaboration, not enforcement alone.

Evidence-Informed

Strategies grounded in current research and real-world criminal justice practice, not guesswork.

Trauma-Informed

Every program is built with cultural responsiveness and trauma-informed instruction at its core.

Collaborative

We bridge prevention, intervention, education, and multidisciplinary partnership.

Practical

Real-world experience translated into applied, actionable strategy — not theory alone.

Maria del Mar Borrero, Founder of IMPACT Public Safety Consulting

Certifications & Training

  • Certified Advanced Gang Professional
  • Certified Outlaw Motorcycle Gang Specialist

Professional Memberships & Training Networks

  • East Coast Gang Investigators Association (ECGIA)
  • Mid-Atlantic Regional Gang Investigators Network (MARGIN)
  • International Latino Gang Investigators Association (ILGIA)
  • Combined Law Enforcement Intelligence Group (CLEIG)
2 Tested Certifications
Since 2017

What We Offer

Training, consulting, and speaking built for the complexity of today's public safety landscape.

Structured, scenario-driven training for frontline professionals and organizations.

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IMPACT In Action

Partnership and prevention, at work in the field.

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Strategic Planning
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Keynotes & Speaking
Facilitator leading a training session
Training & Facilitation
Consultants reviewing a strategic program plan
Program Consulting
Mentor engaging with a group of youth in a community setting
Community Mentoring
Team building a capacity strategy on a wall of notes
Capacity Building

Why Choose IMPACT

A partner built for scale, credibility, and lasting outcomes.

Experienced Leadership

Evidence-Informed Strategies

Practical Solutions

Collaborative Approach

Nationally Relevant Training

Customized Consulting

Who We Serve

Trusted across government, education, and community systems.

Schools Government Behavioral Health Law Enforcement Juvenile Justice Nonprofits Faith-Based Organizations Healthcare Higher Education Community Coalitions

Frequently Asked

Common questions about working with IMPACT.

IMPACT specializes in gang prevention and intervention, youth violence prevention, school safety, threat assessment, human trafficking awareness, organized crime and cartel trends, and organizational capacity building — delivered through training, consulting, and speaking engagements.

We partner with government agencies (federal, state, county, and municipal), school systems and universities, law enforcement and juvenile justice agencies, behavioral health providers, nonprofits, faith-based organizations, and community coalitions across the United States.

Yes. While our expertise draws on public safety and criminal justice practice, our training and consulting are built for frontline professionals broadly — including educators, social workers, behavioral health staff, and community-based organizations.

Yes. In addition to our core training catalog, IMPACT offers custom training development tailored to your organization's population, risk profile, and operational context.

Both. IMPACT delivers in-person and virtual training, consulting, and speaking engagements depending on your organization's needs and location.

Use the contact form on this site to submit a Consultation Request, Training Request, or Speaking Request, and our team will follow up to discuss scope, timeline, and next steps.

Get In Touch

Let's build a safer community together.

Whether you need a strategic partner, a training for your team, or a keynote for your next event — we'd love to hear from you.

info@impactpublicsafety.com
Available upon request
Serving clients nationally

Talk through a challenge your organization is facing and explore how IMPACT can help.