North Carolina Office of Violence Prevention

Applying a Public Health Approach to Community Violence Prevention in North Carolina

Our Goals

Image showing three core objectives including: Enhance Collaboration and Coordination, Strengthen the Workforce, and Prepare and Empower Communities

Our Strategic Plan

The state's first Community Violence Prevention Strategic Plan provides a three-year road map for the implementation of a public health approach to the reduction of violence, harm from violence and firearm misuse across the state. Published in 2024, the plan lays a foundation for the work of North Carolina's state Office of Violence Prevention.

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