Violence Prevention Initiative

Decreasing rates of violence in Milwaukee and strengthening community capacity to prevent future violence

Full Project Name:Violence Prevention InitiativePrincipal Investigator:John Meurer, MD, MBA, Institute for Health and EquityAward Amount:$8,180,000

Award Date

February2010

Project Duration:60 months

Project Description Narrative:

According to the CDC, violence is an epidemic in the U.S. The consequences of violence for victims and all involved are severe and include serious physical and mental health challenges that may influence long-term help.

To invest in violence prevention and to maximize its impact with a public health approach, the MCW Consortium on Public and Community Health is launching the Violence Prevention Initiative (VPI). Through this initiative, the VPI will prevent and intervene early with youth in neighborhoods and schools; influence and motivate youth; and build capacity for violence prevention within schools, neighborhoods, and the broader community.