The Center for the Prevention of Youth Violence works with local and statewide programs and inter-agency groups to develop and direct violence prevention programs/projects. The Center also takes part in the following: - Provide technical assistance to the City, State, and related agencies concerning youth violence prevention and the evaluation of programs, projects, and policies.
- Work with the Mayor's Office, the Baltimore City Public School System (BCPSS), Police Department, and Health Department, as well as the Maryland Departments of Educations (MSDE) and Juvenile Services (DJS), local community organizations, and residents to monitor youth violence.
- Work with staff from the Baltimore City Public School System, the Baltimore City Family League, and other agencies concerning the analysis of the school safety survey and the use of these data and other data for creating safe and supportive learning environments.
- Meet with the Baltimore City Gang Violence Reduction steering committee to ensure that the implementation of related programs such as Operation Safe Streets.
Center faculty members take the lead in developing, facilitating, consulting with, and providing linkages for City, State, and multi-agency programs. Working with organizations and agencies (i.e. grass roots to statewide, youth groups to professionals) faculty members: Develop and coordinate continuum of services for youth and families Facilitate planning and implementations of programs that use evidence-based practices and monitor outcomes Foster collaborations among agencies Help empower communities
The Center's violence prevention programs involve children, youth, and families. Various programs target a different segment of the population: Current Programs: Previous Programs: For further information contact Dr. Philip Leaf, Director, 624 North Broadway, Baltimore, MD 21205; phone (410) 955-3962; fax (410) 614-9088; email: pleaf@jhsph.edu. |
