The Leadership Institute graduation celebrates 30 South Los Angeles residents who have strengthened their civic leadership in the Emerging Leaders, Advanced Leaders and Congress cohorts.
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Urban Peace Institute Applauds President Biden’s Historic $5 Billion Support for Violence Prevention and Intervention
President Biden released the American Rescue Plan earlier today, calling for a $5 billion investment to support violence prevention and intervention programs. The Urban Peace Institute and Los Angeles Intervention Coalition applauds this historic announcement.
Continue readingRecommendations for Building a Community-Based Public Safety and Health Ecosystem
The Urban Peace Institute believes public safety must be redefined to extend beyond the enforcement of punitive laws that negatively impact communities of color.
Continue readingVictory! The LA City Counil Voted to Fund Peacemakers
The Los Angeles City Council voted to provide $2.15 million to hire and train community peace ambassadors to help prevent gun and gang violence.
Continue readingReflections from 2020: Saving Lives from COVID-19 & Gun Violence
This past year has proved the most challenging in the Urban Peace Institute’s history as our work shifted to combat two public health crises: gun violence and COVID-19.
Continue readingGang Injunction Class Action Proposed Settlement
Were you placed on a gang injunction by the City of Los Angeles? If so, read this important information about your rights and the settlement of a class action lawsuit.
Continue readingInvesting in Gang Intervention to Reimagine Public Health & Safety
Increased public and philanthropic investment is needed to expand the capacity and increase the number of gang intervention and outreach workers who create peace on streets and support communities of color during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Continue readingInvesting in Community Health: An Orange County Budget and Safety Analysis
UPI’s report examines Orange County’s public spending and investments in its criminal justice system. Our findings demonstrate that public investments are not meeting the needs of Orange County’s vulnerable residents and communities of color.
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Urban Peace Institute’s Recommendations for Police Reform, Accountability, and Embracing Community Based Alternatives
Continue readingUPI Statement on The Death of George Floyd & Protests
The death of George Floyd while pleading for his life shall forever be ingrained on the conscience of America. American policing needs radical restructuring.
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