Silence Is Violence
Dedicated to our dearly departed
News / Events
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August 17 Update
Although summer months are notorious for an increase in violent crime,
this knowledge does[...] -
August 5 update
August 5, 2008
Hi, everyone--
Tonight is the 25th annual National Night Out Against[...]
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May 30 update
Final Spring City Walk with SilenceIsViolence this Saturday! SilenceIsViolence City Walks carry us through the New[...] -
Program for Peace event
May 21, 2008 Hi, everyone— This afternoon, SilenceIsViolence will sponsor an important event at Sound Cafe, marking[...]
Community Voice
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co-chair of the Crime Prevention Committee
The Holy Cross Neighborhood Association has drafted a petition to Gov. Bobby Jindal requesting that the National Guard remain[...] -
NOPD complaint
April 14, 2008 To Whom It May Concern: At approximately 6:40 p.m. on Monday April 14th, 2008 [...] -
JUSTICE FOR DELOREN
DeLoren Young a 19 year old college student home for Thanksgiving holiday in 2004 was shot and killed driving[...] -
How can we change the mindset of our youth?
Hello: I would like to state that what your organization is doing to help the community is great. I was[...]
S/V Programs
Program for Peace : Anti-Violence Forums in the Schools. Beginning with a pilot program at Rabouin High School.
Youth Music Clinics : Reaching young New Orleanians through the power of music, these clinics bring professional local musicians and New Orleans youth in need of positive outlets together for evenings of healing and learning. The next series of clinics will take place in October-November, 2008.
Criminal Justice V.O.I.C.E. Project : Through direct engagement with the criminal justice system as policies and procedures evolve, we seek to exert agile and effective pressure on the system to respond to the changing needs of our communities. Particular areas of focus include murder cases and the ongoing epidemic of domestic violence.
City Walks : weekly evening neighborhood are intended to nurture connections and establish positive, anti-violence presence on our street.
