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New Publication: Identifying Violent Crime “Hot Spots” For More Effective Violence Prevention

The American Journal of Public Health has just published a new article from Dr. Robert Lipton, faculty member of the…
February 19, 2013

Upcoming Event: Social Justice Forum on Gun Control and Violence

The Child Welfare Learning Community, Community Organizing Learning Community, and the Student Union are cohosting a forum about the policies and…
February 19, 2013
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December 2012 Connecticut School Shooting Position Statement

Nine school violence prevention researchers and practitioners nationwide have developed a position statement on the Dec. 14, 2012 Connecticut school…
December 20, 2012
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Safe and Healthy Futures for All Children

Our hearts grieve for the families of Newtown, Connecticut, and for every family who has lost a child through homicide. …
December 18, 2012

Upcoming Events from the UM Injury Center

October 16, 2012: “Youth Peer Violence & Depressive Symptoms:  What’s the Connection?” Megan Ranney, MD, MPH Assistant Professor, Department of…
September 25, 2012
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We are expanding!

MI-YVPC is expanding the borders of our program area.  The area now extends west to Forest Hill Ave. (above Flushing…
September 4, 2012
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New Video and MP3 from the Safe and Healthy Futures Youth Festival

A new video and song from the Safe & Healthy Futures Youth Festival on June 9th, 2012 are now posted!…
July 9, 2012

Photos from the Youth Festival are posted

Photos from the Safe and Healthy Futures Youth Festival are now posted! View them here: https://yvpc.sph.umich.edu/2012/06/01/safe-healthy-futures-youth-festival/…
June 14, 2012