Violence Prevention
Violence Prevention for the Department of Public Safety is coordinated by the STOP the Violence Office. The STOP the Violence Office attempts to promote, assist and connect the anti-violence activities sponsored by the City of Pittsburgh with other governmental and private anti-violence activities and with citizens who want to eliminate violence. City sponsored activities include Group Violence Intervention (GVI), the Pittsburgh Police Community Engagement Unit, and Youth & Adult Diversion programs.
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Help Prevent Violence
Use Email Address:
StopTheViolence@PittsburghPA.Gov
Are you aware of a NON-EMERGENCY situation involving at least one City of Pittsburgh resident that has the potential to turn violent but doesn’t yet need police attention? This could include a dispute, feud, insult, social media post, party, game, fight being planned or even a rumor. It could involve school students or adults of any age, men or women.
Do you know someone who needs a bit of help to avoid getting involved in activities that could lead to violence and someone becoming a statistic? Help might include advice, family assistance, recovery, support from peers, or even a place to go.
If you do, please contact the City of Pittsburgh's STOP the Violence Office using email address: StopTheViolence@PittsburghPA.Gov. When you send the email, please leave a few details and the neighborhood you are writing from. You will receive an initial response within 2 business days.
The City of Pittsburgh STOP the Violence Office has access to many resources and partner organizations who would be pleased to help you or your friend. The STOP the Violence Office is part of the City of Pittsburgh Department of Public Safety but is not the Pittsburgh Bureau of Police.
THIS EMAIL ADDRESS IS NOT A SUBSTITUTE FOR CALLIING 911 AND IS NOT AN EMERGENCY HOTLINE.
IF VIOLENCE IS READY TO BREAK OUT, CALL 911 IMMEDIATELY!
Pittsburgh Plan for Peace
On June 3, 2022, Mayor Gainey announced his Pittsburgh Plan for Peace.
The Plan contains six principles. You can find the plan HERE.
STOP the Violence Newsletter
One of the principal tools of the Office is their monthly STOP the Violence newsletter highlighting the facts on violence in the City, featuring insights on City sponsored activities and community-based initiatives to prevent violence, and showing how YOU can get involved. To obtain the free newsletter, please sign up HERE.
STOP the Violence Newsletter Archive
City Solutions:
- REACH for Support & Outreach to Prevent or Interrupt Violence
- 2022 Stop The Violence Community Investment Grant Recipients
Facts and Stats: From December 2022
More Facts and Stats: 2022 Victim Analysis
Solutions:
- Hear Foundation Community Microgrants
- Over $21M in State Grants Awarded for Community Violence Intervention in Allegheny County
- More Community Resources: Who Needs Help?
- Let Us Know Using StopTheViolence@PittsburghPA.Gov
Something You Can Do:
- Participate in the Next Student Police Academy
- Participate in the Next Citizens Police Academy
- Pray for Peace and Against Violence
Training: Community Violence Intervention; Group Violence Intervention+, GVI Support & Outreach; Conflict Resolution Training and More
Violence Prevention Partner Events:
- Aaron Donald 99 Solutions Foundation Coaches Clinic
- Westside Mustangs
Violence Prevention Partner Update: A's Vision
2022 STOP the Violence Community Investment Grant Recipients
Community organizations receiving 2022 Stop The Violence Community Investment Grants are located in each police zone. They were selected from over 100 applicants and received a total of almost $1 million. Collectively, these groups constitute the City's first cohort of Violence Prevention Partners. Additional funds will be awarded in 2023.
2022 Grantees
Here are the 2022 recipients organized by police zone. If the recipient serves primarily one neighborhood, that is listed as well. For a description of each of the funded projects, please click HERE
Zone 1
- Infinite Lifestyle Solutions
- Iota Phi Foundation - Manchester
- Northside Partnership Project
- Basketball Dreamz
- Project Destiny
Zone 2
- Ozanam, Inc.
Zone 3
- 25 Carrick Avenue Project - Carrick
- A's Vision
- Abiding Missions
- Shadow Student Athletes
- South Pittsburgh Coalition for Peace
- The Brashear Association
- Voices Against Violence
Zone 4
- Center of Life - Hazelwood
- POORLAW - Hazelwood
Zone 5
- Bible Center Church/The Maker's Clubhouse - Homewood
- Brothers & Sisters Emerging - Garfield
- Community Empowerment Association - Homewood
- East End Cooperative Ministry
- Homewood Children's Village - Homewood
- Melanin Mommies - East Hills
- The Kingsley Association - Homewood
- Westinghouse Youth Wrestling - Homewood
- YMCA - Homewood
- Za'kiyah House - Homewood
Zone 6
- 5A Elite Youth Empowerment
- Save A Life Today
Grantees Serving The Entire City
- 1 Hood Media Academy
- 1 Nation Mentoring
- Aaron Donald 99 Solutions Foundation
- Trade Institute of Pittsburgh
- Western PA Youth Athletic Association to benefit these youth sports teams: Hazelwood Cobras, Hill District Rebels, Homewood Bulldawgs, Lawrenceville Seminoles, Lincoln Rams, Southside Bears, Westside Mustangs
- Youth Enrichment Services
If you would like contact information on any of the grantees, please contact the STOP the Violence Office.
These grants are a component of the Pittsburgh Plan For Peace that will complement the existing work being done by the City's Group Violence Intervention Support and Outreach efforts, including the REACH team.
These violence prevention efforts are made possible by the City's STOP the Violence Trust Fund. The Trust Fund was created in 2020 partially in response to protests after the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis.
