Youth Violence Prevention Center - Denver
Youth Violence Prevention Center - Denver
About YVPC-D
Youth Violence Prevention Center – Denver (YVPC-D) is an academic-community collaboration, funded by the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, that advances the science and practice of youth violence prevention. YVPC-D is one of five, National Academic Centers of Excellence in Youth Violence Prevention applying innovative approaches to reduce youth violence across the nation. YVPC-D has been partnering with northeast Denver communities to prevent youth violence since 2011.
These efforts are driven by a passionate group of youth called The Game Changers.
Learn more about the work of The Game Changers.
Our Overall Approach
When community members combine their local expertise with what we know works from the science of violence prevention, communities can unleash their power. The YVPC-D partners with local community organizations in Denver’s Far Northeast and Park Hill communities to identify, implement, and evaluate community-wide strategies that create safe, supportive environments for all young people.
Check out the new Power of One mobile app!
The Power of One mobile app enables secure and anonymous connections between youth, families, and local organizations in northeast Denver. It provides support before law enforcement involvement becomes necessary. Young Peer Navigators engage with users, and the app offers a 24/7 response center with image and video upload capabilities. This app was crafted by the brilliant minds of the YVPC-Denver Youth Advisory Council.
