The Center, in collaboration with university researchers and the communities of Richmond, promotes state of the art violence prevention programs around priorities identified by the community. 

These collaborative efforts aim to interrupt the cycle of violence, contribute to healing and create safe, healthy environments where youth and families can grow and thrive, free of violence

• Health Care Professional Education Core
• Community Surveillance Core
• Action Research Core
• Community-University Partnership Core

The Center for the Study and Prevention of Youth Violence
1200 East Broad Street P.O. Box 980439 Richmond, VA 23298 
Tel: 804.628.SAFE Fax: 804.628.2164 
Robert Cohen, Ph.D. 
Aleta Meyer, Ph.D.