Urban Peace Institute
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Urban Peace Institute reduces and prevents community violence. We advocate to #FundPeacemakers as a solution to #EndGunViolence.
Los Angeles
Joined February 2013
ANNOUNCEMENT: UPI announced $7.4M in federal earmark funding to implement the LA Peacemakers Initiative alongside Congressman Tony Cárdenas and with support from former Congresswoman, now Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass and the Office of Gang Reduction and Youth Development (GRYD).
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California communities deserve better. Say NO to harmful systems, #NoOnProp36. Visit @verainstitute to learn more.
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The passing of Prop 36 would redirect funds back into punitive measures and the carceral system. It will also strip vital funds from community-based solutions, such as diversion, mental health, drug treatment, and housing—solutions that have a track record of creating safety.
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Vote NO on Prop 36! As the election quickly approaches, it’s urgent that we vote for the safety and care of our communities. Prop 36 is a harmful measure that will only further marginalize and criminalize Black and Latinx communities and expand mass incarceration.
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Gun violence is preventable. We cannot accept this as the norm for our young people. Our hearts are with the Apalachee High community. Everybody deserves safety. #EndGunViolence
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It’s been less than a month since school started again—four people were shot and killed and nine wounded by gun violence. Schools should be a safe place for students to learn without fear of violence.
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Thanks to @LAFC for spotlighting UPI at the match on Saturday and uplifting our mission to #endgunviolence and #fundpeacemakers!
This week, we honor @UrbanPeaceInst Urban Peace Institute works to end injustice, violence, and oppression of people who have been historically criminalized and marginalized. By dismantling harmful systems and creating community safety, they further their mission of every
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Thank you, Claudia and Tina—leaders with @UrbanPeaceInst and all-star volunteers—for sharing how women are leading community violence prevention work and making sure other women's needs are met in their services!
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Proud to see peacemaker Skipp Townsend featured in the @latimes L.A. Influential! Skipp is an esteemed leader in the field of #CVI and has been influential in reducing violence and creating peace. Shoutout Skipp-thanks for your commitment to saving lives! https://t.co/qoOYuNQZGl
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In Los Angeles' labyrinthian networks of Bloods and Crips gangs, with shifting alliances and feuds, Skipp Townsend is a mediator with credibility on both sides.
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UPI's executive director, Fernando Rejon, will be speaking on the @DC_CJCC panel on professional development in CVI. Join next Monday to learn more! Register:
What's on your schedule for next week? How about our webinar on what professional development looks like for violence interrupters across the country? Join us at 2pm EST. Register here: https://t.co/ErJj16skDK
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Join UPI & @LISC_HQ for the “STOP School and Community Violence Utilizing CVI Partnerships” webinar on Wed, April 17 at 11am PT/2pm ET. We’ll be talking to panelists from Arise & Go, Racine Unified School District, & Alliance of Concerned Men. Register at
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Join us for a webinar on the field of Violence Intervention, w/ national and local experts! When: May 6, 2-4pm EST Register here: https://t.co/ErJj16skDK
@MPInitiatives, @UrbanPeaceInst, @PeaceforDC, @UChiUrbanLabs, @docjorich, @AAAS_UMD
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UPI attended the 2024 CVIPI Grantee Conference in Chicago. Fernando Rejón, UPI's executive director, moderated a panel on "The Evolution of Credibility in CVI" that delved deeper into the growing roles and responsibilities of peacemakers. Read more at:
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LISC Safety & Justice’s James Stark hosted a panel with @UrbanPeaceInst’s Ben Owens + Claudia Bracho, and @ACM_DC's Terrance Staley + Clayton Rosenberg discussing #violencereduction solution for kids, including utilizing school and community data to create safe passage programs.
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We’re proud to partner with cities and organizations that are committed to expanding the field of CVI and investing in peacemakers. To the graduates—congratulations and thank you for your commitment to saving lives! 🎓✌️
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UPI hosted a CVI Certification Training for peacemakers in Fresno! Four community-based orgs participated and 12 peacemakers were certified. Ongoing professional training is essential to building out a community-based safety infrastructure across the country!
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Through the initiative, UPI will fund 17 community violence intervention agencies to enhance peacemaking efforts in Los Angeles. This is a historic investment in peacemakers! Read more at:
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@OJPOJJDP From @UrbanPeaceInst at LISC Safety & Justice convening: to connect effectively with young people, violence intervention workers need a “license to operate” from their communities + careful professional training. #SafeSchools #SafeStreets #PeaceBuilders #CVIPI
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Please consider making a donation of any amount to help Priscilla on her journey! Share this post to spread the word.
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Priscilla’s dedication to reducing violence and maintaining peace in the Boyle Heights community has had a resounding impact for over 15 years. Her leadership and mentorship have paved the way for more women to join the lifesaving field.
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