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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.

On June 28, 2026, the Healing Healers Circle gathered at Pauline's Tea Bar Apothecary in Charlotte, NC, for an intimate

Meeting of the Community Violence Advisory Board.

The virtual meeting will be livestreamed on the NCDPS YouTube channel.

The Community Violence Advisory Board supports the implementation of the Community Violence Strategic Plan, which was released in November 2024.

The NC Violence Prevention Conference is North Carolina's only statewide event solely dedicated to addressing community violence. Held annually, this 2-day gathering brings together leaders, practitioners, and changemakers from across sectors to advance collaborative, evidence-based solutions for safer communities.