Community Safety and Health

 
 

UPI builds community-based power to improve health and safety in Los Angeles. We work on the ground to implement community safety strategies in violence-impacted neighborhoods. UPI coordinates partnerships that center the voices of residents to ensure freedom from violence. 

 

School Safety Collaboratives

UPI operates three regional School Safety Collaboratives to elevate the most pressing safety concerns of parents and residents, as well as coordinate solutions with community violence intervention and public entities. The Collaboratives work to ensure students can travel to and from school safely. UPI leads the collaborative members in creating advocacy campaigns that address safety issues in Harvard Park, South Park and Watts. 


 
 

Leadership Institute

UPI invests in building and strengthening community capacity and voice. Our Leadership Institute prepares residents to become civic leaders who can effectively advocate for the health and safety of all residents. UPI empowers cohorts of South Los Angeles residents to lead regional safety initiatives, as well as develop culturally competent public spaces and programs in their communities.


 
 
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The Community Safety Partnership decreased crime by 50% in three Watts housing developments.