National Youth Violence Prevention Week 2024
Young people deserve to feel safe and supported wherever they are. This extends beyond a sense of security to include being able to express their authentic selves and experience equity.
To celebrate a strength of community and amplify youth voices, the Violence Prevention Institute's Center for Youth Equity at Tulane University is honoring National Youth Violence Prevention Week along with its partners NOLAHYPE, Coalition for Compassionate Schools, Institute for Women & Ethnic Studies, New Orleans Health Department, and Children's Hospital.
Our NYVPW events are free and open to public. We hope connecting in community inspires action toward a future where all young people have the opportunity and support to thrive.
Big Chief, Black Hawk Film Screening & Panel - Sunday, April 21 at 7 pm
Through the eyes of the youngest Black Masking Indian Big Chief in New Orleans, "Big Chief, Black Hawk" explores the effects of gentrification, COVID -19, and other issues The Culture faces.
The panel discussion following the screening will focus on how providing youth opportunities for belonging, responsibility, and support can be important components in reducing their risk of exposure to violence.
This event is presented by Tulane's Violence Prevention Institute, Coalition for Compassionate Schools, and NOLAHYPE as part of its National Youth Violence Prevention Week programming.
Date: April 21, 2024
Time: 7 pm
Location: The Broad Theater, 636 N Broad
Trees for Champions - Monday, April 22, 3 pm
Join us in thanking the professionals addressing child abuse & neglect through advocacy, public education, & family support programs. By rooting their work in kindness & dedication, they support a flourishing future for families.
Trees for Champions trees to community members as a way to memorialize the lives lost to child abuse & honor those working to prevent child abuse.
Date: April 22, 2024
Time: 3 pm
Location: Tulane University, Woldenberg Art Center, Room 205
If you are interested in honoring someone or receiving a tree at this event, please contact Noelle Martin at nmartin9@tulane.edu.
Firearm Safety Event - Free Safe Storage - Monday, April 22, 5:30 pm
Increasing awareness of & access to safe firearm storage is an important means of preventing the leading cause of death for young people under the age of 18 in Louisiana - gun violence.
This firearm safety event provides free lockboxes & information in an effort to reduce youth exposure to gun violence in their homes & communities.
Presented by Tulane's Violence Prevention Institute, New Orleans Health Department, & Children's Hospital, this event is open to the public & no sign-up is required.
Date: April 22, 2024
Time: 5:30 pm
Location: Algiers Regional Library, 3014 Holiday Drive
IN·clued: LGBTQ+ Centered Sex Education (ages 14 to 19) - Tuesday, April 23 & 25, 6 to 7:30 pm
The IN·clued program is an evidence-based sexual health education program designed to reduce unintended pregnancies and/or sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) among lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and/or queer and questioning (LGBTQ) young people, ages 14 to 19, across the United States. It uplifts the voices of LGBTQ youth and takes a systems change approach to education by providing referrals to appropriate clinical services as well as LGBTQ-centered sex education.
The Center for Youth Equity in the Violence Prevention Institute at Tulane University along with NOLAHype and the Institute of Women & Ethnic Studies are pleased to offer IN·clued in New Orleans on April 23 and 25 as part of National Youth Violence Prevention Week. The training is free and open to individuals ages 14 to 19 in the New Orleans area.
IN·clued participants will receive a 3-hour training (separated into two parts) by facilitators with knowledge in sexual health, including safer sex practices, communications, and how to advocate in a health care setting.
Date: April 23 & 25, 2024
Time: 6 to 7:30 pm
Location: Big Couch - 1045 Desire Street, New Orleans, LA 70117
Collaborators: Center for Youth Equity in the Violence Prevention Institute at Tulane University, NOLAHYPE, and Institute of Women & Ethnic Studies
Click here to view the IN·clued Content Summary.
Interested individuals should register via this form. Those under the age of 18 should have their parent or guardian help them complete this form and the parent/guardian consent included in this registration form.
Policy is Prevention: Virtual Discussion on Equity-focused Ways to Reduce Youth Exposure to Violence - Wednesday, April 24, 12 pm CT
As part of its programming during National Youth Violence Prevention Week, the Violence Prevention Institute and NOLAHype invite community members as well as students, staff, and faculty to a virtual discussion of equity-centered state and federal policies that can reduce youth exposure to violence.
Free and open to the public, this online event will help you better advocate for the young people in your community by promoting policies that provide economic stability, family support, and neighborhood investment.
Date: April 24
Time: 12 pm CT
Location: Zoom
Minute to Win It: Fundraiser for Youth Workforce Development - Thursday, April 25, 7 to 10 pm
Show up for a showdown of speed, skill, & determination. Play multiple 60 second challenges and win prizes.
These silly, family friendly games use common items like plastic cups, ping pong balls, tissue boxes, balloons, and more in uncommon, surprisingly challenging ways!
We'll award points for each challenge win, and those with the most points after 10 separate challenges will receive an exciting prize and named Minute to Win It Champion!
Tickets to this all ages fundraiser are $7, and all event proceeds support youth workforce development in New Orleans.
Date: April 25
Time: 7 to 10 pm
Location: Zony Mash, 3940 Thalia St.
