Join us for the Congressional briefing Prevention Works: A Public Health Approach to Preventing Violence Affecting Youth. Sponsored by the Congressional Tri-Caucus and UNITY, this briefing will highlight public health contributions to addressing violence, share local success stories, and emphasize the value of partnerships between the public health and criminal justice sectors.

Since 1968, April 4th has been a day to mourn the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., and reflect on his legacy. This year, Prevention Institute’s UNITY initiative has partnered with the Martin Luther King III Institute for Social Justice and Human Rights to honor and advance Dr. King’s vision of peace and non-violence. Together, we will launch a two-year initiative, Community Peace & Thriving Youth, on April 4th.

Register for this UNITY webinar to learn about the Community Safety Scorecard, an innovative place-based evaluation model. The Community Safety Scorecard identifies safety gaps across Los Angeles neighborhoods by assessing specific neighborhood conditions that either prevent violence or make it more likely. Join UNITY Co-Chair Billie Weiss and others to pinpoint the areas of your city that require the most urgent attention and investment. Register for the inaugural event of this UNITY webinar series highlighting Data & Evaluation, an element of the UNITY RoadMap.

Learn to equip your colleagues so mental health services promote healing for children and young people traumatized by violence. Participate in one of three free trainings by the American Psychological Association on evidence-based treatment programs and validated trauma assessment tools, and earn continuing education credits.