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Purpose
The members of the Violence Prevention Coalition of Greater Los Angeles pledge themselves and their organizations to eliminate violence as a threat and impediment to safe, vibrant communities and human life by assuring through every means possible that rigorous public health principles and approaches become the accepted norm in all government and community institutions.
Priorities
The VPC has set the following priorities:
- To advocate, promote, and publicize:
- Community-driven and youth-driven violence prevention efforts
- Limitation of access to firearms
- Programs and policies that improve health, education, and economic development
- Increased and sustainable funding for community-based organizations engaged in creating peaceful and healthy communities
Guiding Principles
The VPC commits itself to operate under the following guiding principles and values:
- Commitment to Nonviolence and Peace
- Commitment to Tolerance and Recognition of the Value and Power of Diversity.
- Community Focused
- Mutual Respect
- Nonhierarchical Structure
- Open Communication
- Transparent and Consensus-Driven Decision Making
- Ethical Practice
- Excellence
- Outcome Driven
Click here for the VPC Charter
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