Urban Peace Institute launched a new video series, Peace on our Streets, where we talk intervention and impact in the community.
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Peace Ambassador Trainings in Los Angeles
The Urban Peace Institute trained a new cohort of peace ambassadors to stop violence and create peace on the streets of Los Angeles.
Continue readingUrban Peace Institute Expands its Training Impact Across the Country
The Urban Peace Institute has trained over 4,700 violence intervention workers, community members, and law enforcement officers!
Continue readingYouth Diversion and Development Trainings
Urban Peace Institute partners with Los Angeles County Office of Diversion and Re-entry, Division of Youth Diversion and Development (YDD) to coordinate trainings for community-based providers who work with vulnerable youth.
Continue readingA Los Angeles Violence Intervention Coalition Victory
The Los Angeles Violence Intervention Coalition secured a funding victory: Los Angeles Supervisors successfully advocated to invest $11.3 million to #FundPeacemakers.
Continue readingThank You Women Against Gun Violence!
Women Against Gun Violence selects Urban Peace Institute for the Courageous Leadership Award.
Continue readingH.E.L.P.E.R. Foundation Brings Smiles to Venice
H.E.L.P.E.R. Foundation delivers meals and bouquets to spread peace in the Venice community.
Continue readingSuper Bowl LVI Legacy Program “Champions Live Here” Awardee
Urban Peace Institute has been selected for the Super Bowl LVI Legacy Program.
Continue readingFund Youth Justice Reimagined Rally!
Los Angeles Youth Uprising Coalition rally in front of Board of Supervisors urging to fully fund $75 million towards Youth Justice Reimagined.
Continue readingSaving Lives From COVID-19
Los Angeles’ African American and Latino residents are dying at the highest rates due to COVID-19. UPI is taking urgent action to save the lives of people of color in Los Angeles’ most underserved and marginalized communities.
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