Metropolitan Peace Academy

The Metropolitan Peace Academy professionalizes the field of street outreach through intensive training for community violence intervention professionals.

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As we continue to celebrate #NationalHispanicHeritageMonth we want to show love to one of our favorite restaurants in #Chicago Los Comales. We are grateful to have received a donation from them earlier this year.

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Starting today all MPA content, posts, and info are moving to @MPInitiatives. Click and follow to continue to see the journey and work! #MPIChicago #Chicago #WhatisCVI

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We are excited to record our newest episodes of Streets, Beatz, and Peace at MPA's new podcast studio. Catch up with the latest episode here > https://t.co/yNPWpvqglC

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Just last week Southland RISE, @UChicago Medicine, @advocatehealth, Metropolitan Peace Academy (MPA), and CP4P united for a four-day training session. Our goal? Uniting street outreach and hospital frontline staff to better support crime survivors & families. #Chicago #MPAChicago

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Introducing one of Metropolitan Peace Academy's (MPA) Field Managers Jaron Washington. Watch as he explains how MPA has positively impacted his life.

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Introducing Coach Aimin, a 2024 Winter Graduate of Metropolitan Peace Academy and Youth Development Coach at @UCANchicago, part of Cohort 15. Watch his reflection on how the MPA has furthered his powerful journey.

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Our very own Chief Training Officer of the Metropolitan Peace Academy ( @mpa_chicago) Dr Vanessa Perry DeReef spoke with The Citizen News about exciting plans and what's to come in community violence intervention work. Read the full story here > https://t.co/nrpW1WqgfR

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Senate President @DonHarmonIL credits CVI community groups for their efforts to reduce gun violence at the Anti-Violence Initiative - @chicago South Shore Cultural Theatre. #Illinois @NonviolenceChi @ChiagoCred @mpa_chicago @safepeacefulchi

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Thank you @GovPritzker for your words during the unveiling of SC2. We will continue to work for a safer #Chicago.

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We struggle
We make mistakes
We learn
We grow
We support others
We become the solution

Thank you @MPA_Chicago investing the leaders who will build the public health infrastructure our city desperately needs!
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1, 2, 3 BOOM!

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Introducing Fantasia Smith, a 2024 Winter Graduate form Cohort 15 at @mpa_chicago. This reflection highlights her amazing growth and persistence during the program.

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🎉 Exciting News! This past Friday MPI celebrated the grand opening of the Metropolitan Peace Academy Training & Wellness Center ( @mpa_chicago ) in Pilsen! We are staring off 2024 STRONG. Read the full story here>https://t.co/sOcebv4dBe

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We are pumped to share our new facility with you! Read the story on the new Metropolitan Peace Academy here > https://t.co/82AVl0SSjm

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🎉 Exciting News! This past Friday MPI celebrated the grand opening of the Metropolitan Peace Academy Training & Wellness Center ( @mpa_chicago ) in Pilsen! We are staring off 2024 STRONG. Read the full story here>https://t.co/sOcebv4dBe

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We're honoring the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on this special day. The new Metropolitan Peace Academy proudly features an image and quote from the profound leader, reminding us of the power of equality, non-violence, and unity. #MLKDay #MLKDay2024

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Towards the end of 2023 @MPInitiatives and Communities Partnering 4 Peace presented at @CityClubChicago. Senior Field Manager Jesus Salazar spoke on Metropolitan Peace Academy's profound impact on his own life. #Chicago #WhatisCVI #MPI #MPA Read more > https://t.co/1SkDKL55PE

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January is Oatmeal month and we have a challenge for you. Share your photos of oatmeal with us online, tag Metropolitan Peace Academy and use #MPAOatlympics. The person with the most posts of their daily consumption of oatmeal will win a $100 gift card.

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A #mustread on our city.

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.@UChicago Crime Lab's new report shows a 12% drop in homicides and a 14% decrease in shootings in 2023 vs. 2022. @NBCNews features Communities Partnering 4 Peace, working on gun violence prevention in 27 #Chicago neighborhoods. Discover more: https://t.co/zEjSaR0OuJ

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.@UChicago Crime Lab's new report shows a 12% drop in homicides and a 14% decrease in shootings in 2023 vs. 2022. @NBCNews features Communities Partnering 4 Peace, working on gun violence prevention in 27 #Chicago neighborhoods. Discover more: https://t.co/zEjSaR0OuJ

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We wish you a Merry Christmas! Happy Holidays from Metropolitan Peace Academy. 🎄