TRUST Network

Builds national infrastructure for cohesion, peacebuilding, and early violence prevention across the United States

Primary audience
General Public
Work area
Conflict Resolution
Topic
Democracy and Civics

About Organization

TRUST Network operates as a national organization building cohesion and peacebuilding infrastructure across the United States. The organization focuses on developing an Early Warning Early Action system to prevent violence and foster dialogue across differences. Founded before the 2020 U.S. elections, it maintains a long-term commitment to strengthening democratic resilience.

What They Focus On

Violence Prevention

Developing early warning systems and rapid response protocols to identify and prevent community and political violence

Democratic Cohesion

Building bridges across political and social divides through dialogue programs and civic engagement initiatives

Peacebuilding Infrastructure

Creating sustainable networks and training systems to support long-term conflict resolution and community resilience

How They Work

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  • 01

    Monitor Tensions

    Track emerging conflicts and polarization risks through community networks and early warning indicators

  • 02

    Engage Stakeholders

    Connect diverse community leaders, organizations, and residents to build cross-sector peacebuilding coalitions

  • 03

    Deploy Interventions

    Activate dialogue programs, mediation resources, and rapid response teams to address escalating tensions

  • 04

    Build Capacity

    Train local facilitators and strengthen institutional systems for sustained conflict prevention and cohesion

Programs and Initiatives

Services and programs offered by TRUST Network

Early Warning System

Monitors emerging tensions and triggers early action protocols to prevent community violence before it escalates

Cross-Difference Dialogue

Facilitates structured conversations between people with different political, cultural, and social perspectives to build understanding

Peacebuilding Infrastructure

Develops networks, tools, and training to support local and regional conflict resolution and community cohesion efforts

Civic Education

Provides educational resources and media literacy training to strengthen informed democratic participation and reduce misinformation

Team & Leadership

Meet the people behind TRUST Network.

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Milestones

2020

Organization Founded

2020

Established before the U.S. elections to address national polarization and prevent political violence

2020

Early Warning Launch

2020

Deployed initial Early Warning Early Action system to monitor and respond to election-related tensions

2021

Network Expansion

2021

Expanded peacebuilding partnerships across multiple states to strengthen national cohesion infrastructure

Contact

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