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Silence is Violence

The mission of SilenceisViolence is to call upon both citizens and public officials to achieve a safe New Orleans across all communities. We engage youth in positive expression and actions to counter the culture of violence. We demand respect for every life, and justice for every citizen in our city.

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S/V Programs

Peace Clubs: Anti-violence arts projects taught by professional artists from a variety of disciplines in several different public schools in Orleans parish. 


Music Clinics: After-school program were youth learn the basic techniques of musical performance with some of the city’s great musicians, Shamarr Allen and the Underdawgs.


Victim Allies Project (VAP): The Victim Allies Project partners volunteers with family members of homicide victims to help navigate the criminal justice system and encourage active and respectful pursuit of cases.


Peace Walks: Community-led evening strolls through our neighborhoods intended to nurture connections among neighborhoods, establish a positive, anti-violence presence on our streets, and to bring new faces to businesses around the city.


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Public Safety Resources

www.crimestoppersgno.org or 504-822-1111 for Crimestoppers to report criminal activity

Police: Emergency 911 Non-emergency 504-821-2222 FBI NOLA Field Office 504-816-3000

Criminal Sheriff's website and criminal docket: www.opcso.org

New Orleans Family Justice Center, sexual assult and domestic violence assistance, (504) 592-4005 Family Justice Center

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Dedicated to our dearly departed

  • Jonathon Aris
  • Dallas
  • Lionel Ware III, age 23
  • Jason Wynne, age 21
  • Dinerral Shavers
  • HELEN HILL


  • SilenceIsViolence congratulates Executive Director Tamara Jackson on being recognized as a "40 Under 40" leader in Gambit Magazine