This summer, NC OVP hosted a series of community violence prevention meetings across the middle, eastern, and western regions of the state. These gatherings brought together violence prevention professionals to foster collaboration, share knowledge, and strengthen regional alignment in the effort to address community violence.
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Featured article in the September 2025 edition of the Violence Prevention Update quarterly newsletter.