Our Blog

Featured image for “Explore Community HealthSim, a new violence prevention resource from CDC”

Explore Community HealthSim, a new violence prevention resource from CDC

CDC has created a new violence prevention resource in the VetoViolence suite of tools and trainings, Community HealthSim. This new tool…
July 14, 2016
Featured image for “Hospital emergency departments play a vital role in reducing youth violence in urban communities”

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
Featured image for “New partnership forms the Healthy Flint Research Coordinating Center”

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
Featured image for “Fathers and Sons program launching in Chicago”

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
Featured image for “Raising of America: A screening and community conversation”

Raising of America: A screening and community conversation

You are invited to a screening and discussion of the film series The Raising of America. This is a five-part documentary series…
January 20, 2016
Featured image for “Fill-A-Truck for Flint”

Fill-A-Truck for Flint

The water crisis in Flint is a public health emergency, and many of us are wondering what we can do…
January 14, 2016
Featured image for “Inaugural University Avenue Corridor’s holiday lighting contest was a success”

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
Featured image for “YVPC projects continue in Genesee County and beyond”

YVPC projects continue in Genesee County and beyond

As the Michigan Youth Violence Prevention Center prepares to enter a new chapter in its development, we would like to…
September 30, 2015