Youth Violence Prevention

Youth violence is a significant public health problem that affects thousands of young people each day, and in turn, their families, schools, and communities. A Block at A Time works to understand the problem of violence experienced by youth and prevent it.

We aim to Increase public health leadership to prevent youth violence

• Promote the widespread adoption of youth violence prevention strategies based on the best available evidence.

• Reduce the rates of youth violence in disadvantaged communities.

• Increase leadership within the communities to prevent youth violence.