Violence Prevention Institute
With & For Communities
Research
addressing violence through community-centered, interdisciplinary research that informs equitable prevention and intervention strategies
Training & Outreach
connecting students, professionals, and faculty with research-informed and equity-focused approaches
Leadership & Staff
bringing together diverse expertise in research, practice, and community engagement
Resources
sharing trusted resources to support researchers, leaders, policymakers, and the public
Center for Youth Equity
advancing equitable, youth-led violence prevention through research, training, and community partnerships
News & Events
engaging with communities and media to share research and promote violence prevention
The Violence Prevention Institute brings together scholars, practitioners, health care professionals, educators, and community members for interdisciplinary, community-centered work focused on understanding and addressing the root causes and consequences of violence. We endeavor to advance research, education, training, and outreach that foster equity, healing, and safety, translating science into practice to help everyone thrive.
Research
Areas of Focus
VPI’s focus areas address the many dimensions of violence—ranging from childhood experiences to systemic inequities—by translating research into action that informs programs, policies, and interventions for safer, healthier, and more equitable communities.
Approaches
VPI research and programming are grounded in collaboration, equity, and evidence, reflecting our commitment to translating science into action through effective policies, programs, and partnerships that build safer, healthier, and more just communities.
Projects
VPI projects span interpersonal to systemic levels of violence across the life course and diverse populations, encompassing federally funded centers, graduate fellowships, policy analysis, and community initiatives to advance equity and drive meaningful change.
Training & Outreach
VPI cultivates the next generation of violence prevention leaders and equip communities through training and outreach that connect students, educators, and partners in hands-on experiences to build knowledge, collaboration, and action for safer, healthier futures.
Program Highlights
VPI’s violence prevention research and outreach span interpersonal to societal harm, engaging diverse populations across the life course through interdisciplinary faculty and staff, federally funded centers, graduate fellowships, policy-focused data analysis, and community-connected programs to explore causes, outcomes, and effective prevention strategies.
Center for Youth Equity
The Center for Youth Equity (CYE) at Tulane advances research, training, and community partnerships to prevent youth violence and empower young people in New Orleans and the Gulf South.
Pincus Scholars
The Pincus Violence Prevention Scholarship invests in emerging public health leaders by providing interdisciplinary training and community partnerships to prevent violence exposure among children and families.
Youth Art Contest + Exhibit
The Youth Art Contest & Exhibition invites young people in Greater New Orleans to express their perspectives on identity, justice, and community through visual art, amplifying youth voices and inspiring change.
Junior Civic Safety Council
The Junior Civic Safety Council (JCSC) is a youth-led group in New Orleans that partners with CYE and VPI to give young people a voice in shaping programs, policies, and projects that create safer, stronger communities.
VPI by the Numbers 2024-2025
academic publications
participants in academic writing workshops
undergraduate and graduate students trained in violence prevention
young artists showcased at our annual art exhibit
presentations
students placed in practicums or as research assistants
VPI in the News
Violence Prevention Institute Marks a Year of Impact with 2024–2025 Annual Report
The Violence Prevention Institute (VPI) at Tulane University has released its 2024–2025 Annual Report, offering a look at a year defined...
Extreme heat linked to spike in domestic violence calls in New Orleans, study finds
A JAMA Network Open study by Tulane’s Newcomb Institute found that prolonged extreme heat in New Orleans increases domestic violence 911...
Restorative Change: Tulane Researchers Partner with New Orleans Schools to Reduce Youth Gun Violence
Tulane’s Violence Prevention Institute received a $650,000 William T. Grant Foundation grant to expand a school-based restorative program...
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