We're excited to partner with St. Louis Public Library to offer a 6 wk Peer Mediation Training for youth grades 9-12 looking to learn conflict resolution skills. This program is FREE to attend! Sessions run from April 4 - May 9 (5-6:30pm). Follow link for more info: bit.ly/SLPMstl

The next OVP Kickback will be held in Fairground Park on April 20th. Please spread the word and stop by to support the Fairground, O'Fallon, College Hill, Greater Ville and JVL neighborhoods. #ovpkickback #stlovp #CVI #violenceprevention #3stepsback #STL #community

Join me this Wednesday on Instagram and Facebook to talk about the St. Louis budget for the upcoming year! I'll be going over important details to know, as well as answering any questions you might have. Hope to see you there!

The Office of Violence Prevention is in Fairground Park today from 2pm to 6pm. We will be located near the Grand & Kossuth side of the park. Come out and support the O'Fallon, College Hill, and Fairground Neighborhoods. #ovpkickback #stlovp #cvi #violenceprevention #3stepsback

NEW: Mayor Tishaura O. Jones just finished delivering her 2024 State of the City Address, emphasizing efforts to create a safer, stronger, healthier St. Louis City. Read the full speech 👇 stlouis-mo.gov/government/dep…

OVP is partnering with St. Louis Housing Authority and residents of the Peabody and LaSalle Apartments to hold a Peace Walk today at 12;45pm. Please join us as we recognize those who has been impacted by gun violence and show our commitment to reducing it. #stlovp #violenceprevention

It’s an honor to introduce Wilford Pinkney Jr., Director of the Office of Violence Prevention for City of St. Louis, as a panelist for our "Community-Based Violence Prevention" discussion at the summer meeting! To view the full agenda, visit: bit.ly/mip-s24 #MayorInnovation #MIP

Last Saturday’s OVP Kickback in Baden was AMAZING! 🎉 Big thanks to our vendors and the incredible residents who came out to connect and celebrate with us. Couldn’t have done it without you! 🙌 #OVPKickback #CommunityMatters #Baden

🕊️ Reminder: Greater Ville Peace Walk is tomorrow! ⏰ Meet at 12:45 PM @ 4301 St. Ferdinand Ave (St. James AME Church). Rain or shine, we walk. 🏃‍♀️💛 Ending with a healing circle + food truck! #PeaceWalk #GreaterVille #CommunityHealing

Today is the International Day of Non-Violence! 🙏 The St. Louis Office of Violence Prevention is working to make our city safer by addressing the root causes of violence and offering support to those in need. Together, we can build a more peaceful future. 💙✌️ #saferstl

📢 St. Louis Office of Violence Prevention is seeking proposals for its 2024 Youth Job Training Initiative! Help equip youth with the skills they need for success. Submit your RFP by Nov 17, 2024! Learn More:🔗 stlouis-mo.gov #Youthjobs #stlovp #saferstl

#SaveLivesNow is taking regional action to reduce violent crime through community-driven solutions. OVP is proud to be a collaborator for the effort.  We’re working to create safer neighborhoods for everyone in greater St. Louis. Learn more: tinyurl.com/sln-oct10

🍂 THIS SATURDAY! OVP Kickback at Hyde Park from 2-6 PM for a day of fun, food, music, and more! 🌟 Connect with your community and learn about resources to prevent violence and promote health. 💙 #OVPKickback #CommunityUnity #StLouisEvents

We're funding a new mentorship program with Youth Advocate Programs, Inc. in St. Louis to help at-risk youth stay on track and build brighter futures! 🌟 Mentors are stepping up to guide them through life’s challenges. Together, we can make a difference! shorturl.at/CbqhP

Show Me Peace, one of our funded partners is helping reduce homicides in St. Louis' catchment areas with violence interrupters on the front lines. Community-led intervention is key to safety! Read more from KSDK News at shorturl.at/kWTCC #ShowMePeace #saferstl #cvi

A great opportunity for youth to hang with friends in a safe space! 🌟 Y-Space at Northside Youth & Senior Service Center is funded by OVP to empower and protect our youth. NSYSSC 💪 #SafeSpaces #YouthOpportunities #FutureLeaders

🕊️ Walk for Peace at Hyde Park this Saturday! Wear yellow for hope and join us on Nov 2, 1-3 PM. Meet at 20th St. & Salisbury St at 12:45 PM. RSVP & route: tinyurl.com/ovp-peace 🌼 #PeaceWalk #HopeInYellow

The national nonprofit Youth Advocacy Programs has recently expanded into St. Louis, overseen by City of St. Louis Office of Violence Prevention. Through a commitment to community-based support against youth incarceration, they keep kids out of trouble & create lasting change More: bit.ly/4fih2U5

🎉 Hey STL! Join us for the OVP December Kickback this Saturday! 🗓️ Dec 21 | ⏰ 2–5 PM 📍 Lifewise STL, 1321 S 11th St, 63104 Enjoy food, fun, games, & community resources! 🎁 Free holiday gifts for youth while supplies last. #OVPKickback

💛 Rest is resistance. 💛 Join The BRIC on Jan 25th in St. Louis for the Restful Resistance Brunch & Healing Circle 🌿 Connect, heal, and embrace rest as an act of self-care. ⏰ 10 AM – 1 PM | Limited spots available! 🎟 Register now: shorturl.at/oSP6X