About this Event
THE U.S. SURGEON GENERAL DECLARES “FIREARM VIOLENCE A PUBLIC HEALTH CRISIS!”
Our ”Fierce Urgency of Now Peace Collaborative” issues a clarion call to action to address violence prevention in Metro Atlanta in support of the declaration by the U.S. Surgeon General! Our collaborative mission is to "Create a Culture of Peace in Metro Atlanta" through development of a multi-county 10-Point Peace Plan.
Violence Prevention SOS: Strategies, Solutions is an information sharing and awareness symposium! It brings together highly esteemed violence prevention practitioners, educators, researchers, community and faith leaders, youth, and civic and corporate leaders to share their perspectives and recommendations to address violence in Metro Atlanta.
Attendees will also participate in discussions and activities designed to create a safe and peaceful Metro Atlanta. Insights and strategies will be incorporated into our 10-Point Peace Plan.
Don't miss this opportunity to be a part of the SOLUTION and make a positive impact in your community. This is a unique opportunity to collaborate with like-minded individuals who are passionate about promoting peace and preventing violence in our communities. We look forward to seeing you there! The Outcome: An Atlanta that Thrives Without Violence!!
REGISTER and/or JUST MEET US AT THE DOOR ON JULY 9!
WE ARE:
The Fierce Urgency of Now Peace Collaborative
- Committed stakeholders concerned about the growing incidence of violence in Atlanta.
OUR MISSION:
- To Create a Culture of Peace in Metropolitan Atlanta
HOW:
- A Metropolitan Atlanta 10-point Peace Plan
OUR CONVENORS
Mrs. Betty Maddox Battle, CEO G.R.I.E.V.E
Leonard H. Dungee, Jr., CEO, H.O.P.E. Hustlers
Letitia “Tish Glover,”Activist
Bishop Dexter Johnson, SENIOR PASTOR, Higher Ground Empowerment Center Church
Marlyn Johnson, CEO, W.A.A.Y UP
Reverend Shanan E. Jones, SENIOR PASTOR,The Gathering
PRESIDENT, Concerned Black Clergy
Metropolitan Atlanta Violence Prevention Partnership
Stella Clark-DuBose, James P. Griffin, Jr., Ph.D., Gwendolyn P. Sands
Apostle Darryl L. Winston, SENIOR PASTOR
Greater Works Assembly
THE FACTS
- Guns are the leading cause of death for U.S. Children (CDC)
- Homicide is the 3rd leading cause of death for ages 15-29 (WHO, 2023)
- Youth and Young Adults (10-34), particularly those in communities of color, are disproportionately impacted by violence (CDC)
- Community Perceptions: Crime is still the #1 concern of Atlanta residents (ARC, 2024)
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Metropolitan Library, 1332 Metropolitan Parkway Southwest, Atlanta, United States
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