New Orleans Office of Gun Violence Prevention

Established in 2021 by @mayorcantrell, the Office of Gun Violence Prevention strategically works to prevent violence in the @cityofnola.

[New Orleans Office of Gun Violence Prevention @ViolenceFree504]

Positions are open in the Office of Gun Violence Prevention through this program. Come and join our team to see the impact of community intervention on gun violence in New Orleans. #PeacebyPeace #NOLA #NewOrleans

[New Orleans Office of Gun Violence Prevention @ViolenceFree504]

The City of New Orleans invites you to apply for the one-year AmeriCorps VISTA (Volunteers in Service to America) Program. The program supports City Hall by expanding the capacity of departments to fight poverty & provide better services to low-income individuals & communities.

[New Orleans Office of Gun Violence Prevention @ViolenceFree504]

Our Executive Director, Patrick Young often cites the African greeting: “And how are the children?”

Katrina Babies explores the notion that all the children of New Orleans are not well, examining the effects of the trauma they experienced after Katrina.

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[New Orleans Office of Gun Violence Prevention @ViolenceFree504]

Nearly two-thirds of all suicides in Louisiana are by firearm.

In 2019, there were 446 firearm suicide deaths in Louisiana, including 24 children and teens.

Safe storage can save lives.

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[New Orleans Office of Gun Violence Prevention @ViolenceFree504]

In order to lower the risk of gun violence in your area, here are some things that you can do:

- Store guns unloaded and secure
- Keep guns out of reach and sight of children
- Never leave a gun in your vehicle

We all can help make a difference in reducing gun violence!

[New Orleans Office of Gun Violence Prevention @ViolenceFree504]

Like COVID-19, the spread of violence can only be contained by everyone working together.

Our director, Patrick Young, discusses the measures that his team has taken in making New Orleans a safer city.

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[New Orleans Office of Gun Violence Prevention @ViolenceFree504]

Mayor LaToya Cantrell envisions a New Orleans where all residents are safe from gun violence and empowered to reach their full potential.
Learn more here: https://t.co/kdb1DFq3CN #PeacebyPeace

[New Orleans Office of Gun Violence Prevention @ViolenceFree504]

Since 1986, New Orleans has consistently ranked among the top five most deadly cities in America.

The city has taken steps to reduce gun violence, which includes creating the Office of Gun Violence Prevention.

Learn more here:
https://t.co/kdb1DFq3CN #PeacebyPeace

[New Orleans Office of Gun Violence Prevention @ViolenceFree504]

Shoutout to the many community organizations and nonprofits who came together on Saturday for the back-to-school giveaway! This event was a huge success! Learn about our programs and how to get involved at https://t.co/PpSI8v2Gik. #PeacebyPeace #Nola #NewOrleans

[New Orleans Office of Gun Violence Prevention @ViolenceFree504]

Join Haushon One Up Foundation, @jamere_m, @heroesofnola, and us for the 1st Annual Funday the One Up Way at McDonough Playground. There will be back-to-school giveaways and a spiritual and peace awareness celebration. #PeacebyPeace #NOLA #NewOrleans

[New Orleans Office of Gun Violence Prevention @ViolenceFree504]

@NOPDNews is hosting a Citizens Police Academy. It is an interactive learning experience that teaches participants about the criminal justice system.

The 2022 7-week class will take place on Saturdays from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. from August 13. #PeacebyPeace

[New Orleans Office of Gun Violence Prevention @ViolenceFree504]

We've implemented progressive gun violence prevention programs to fight the gun violence epidemic on the ground level.

Learn more at https://t.co/PpSI8v2Gik. #NOLA #NewOrleans #PeacebyPeace

[New Orleans Office of Gun Violence Prevention @ViolenceFree504]

Shoutout to Case Closed Barbershop, Park Place Premier Barbershop, @StopJockinLa, @Aetna, Excel Health, Rockin Rollin Video Game Truck, Snowball Jubilee, New Beginnings Behavioral Health, and DJ Van for making our Back to School Event such a huge success! #NOLA #PeacebyPeace

[New Orleans Office of Gun Violence Prevention @ViolenceFree504]

Setup is complete! Come down to the Case Closed Barbershop💈by 4pm TODAY for free haircuts and school supplies! #nola

[New Orleans Office of Gun Violence Prevention @ViolenceFree504]

Our Community Crisis Intervention Team recently participated in the NOPD’s 4th District Porch Roll Call. Our team members canvassed neighborhoods experiencing upticks in crime to ensure residents know all the resources they have at their disposal. #nola #peacebypeace

[New Orleans Office of Gun Violence Prevention @ViolenceFree504]

Check it out! Some of our Barbers & Beauticians Collective graduates gave free haircuts at the Gentilly Back to School Fair to get students looking fresh before heading back to school. 💇🏾‍♀️💇🏾‍♂️💈

Learn more about the collective & how to get involved at https://t.co/PpSI8v2Gik. #nola

[New Orleans Office of Gun Violence Prevention @ViolenceFree504]

It is proven that access to skills training and employment opportunities reduce recidivism.

Our Jumpstart Program uses these proven strategies to reach at-risk youth in New Orleans. Learn more at https://t.co/PpSI8v2Gik. #NOLA #NewOrleans #PeacebyPeace

[Lesli Harris - New Orleans City Council District B @lesliharris]

Thank you Patrick Young and the entire staff at the Office of Gun Violence for giving us a tour of the facility and more information on how we can prevent gun violence in our city! @ViolenceFree504

[New Orleans Office of Gun Violence Prevention @ViolenceFree504]

Join us this Sunday, August 7th from 1-4 PM for free haircuts and school supplies at our Barbers & Beauticians Back to School Event at Case Closed Barber Shop. Let's work together to send our kids back to school and stop violence before it happens in our community! #peacebypeace

[New Orleans Office of Gun Violence Prevention @ViolenceFree504]

"Community gun violence is highly concentrated among a small number of people living in underserved communities. These individuals are often caught in cycles of victimization, trauma, and retaliatory violence." #NOLA #NewOrleans #PeacebyPeace
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