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Hospital emergency departments play a vital role in reducing youth violence in urban communities

ANN ARBOR—Thirty minutes of counseling during an emergency room visit can decrease a young person’s involvement in future violent behaviors,…
June 17, 2016
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New partnership forms the Healthy Flint Research Coordinating Center

We are proud to be a lead partner in the Healthy Flint Research Coordinating Center.  MI-YVPC Directors Marc Zimmerman and Rebecca…
April 28, 2016
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Fathers and Sons program launching in Chicago

ANN ARBOR—A proven University of Michigan program to strengthen the father-son bond, with a goal to reduce risky youth behaviors,…
February 23, 2016
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Inaugural University Avenue Corridor’s holiday lighting contest was a success

We are excited to be a part of the inaugural Light Up University Avenue Contest, sponsored by the University Avenue Corridor…
January 7, 2016

Two-year study of urban teens & young adults shows high risk of additional violent injuries among assault victims

[View the story “Two-year study of urban teens & young adults shows high risk of additional violent injuries among assault…
November 20, 2014