Detroit Youth Violence Prevention Initiative

05/31/2026

05/30/2026

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05/20/2026

Check out this article from Detroit Free Press:

'Don't let me die': Man who saved Detroit teen shooting victim speaks out

Detroit Ceasefire volunteers recall finding a 14-year-old boy on the ground in downtown Detroit, telling them: "Don't let me die."

04/26/2026

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04/04/2026

We are proud to support our Ceasefire Team members.. Many have been and currently are our case managers for our youth programs.

Teenagers gathering in downtown Detroit have led to fights and arrests, prompting an increased police presence and intervention from a local community group on the Detroit Tigers' Opening Day.

04/02/2026

Tuesday was the best! Over 100 youth having a fun day learning, laughing and coming together to talk about mental health, gun safety, and safe Spring Break. Thanks to Melvin Chuney, the 10th Precint, Better Men, The Konnection, Moving Forward, Diversified Community Services, DPD Mounted (Winson) and Comfort K-9 (Atlas), Amazon, Chick-Fil-A at Eastern Market and the DPD Explorers.

08/05/2025

Join us for National Night Out 2025 on Tuesday, August 5th, 3–7 PM at Dad Butler Park! Let’s build a safer, stronger community together.

Don’t forget to turn on your porch lights that night to show neighborhood unity and support for public safety!

For more information, call 313-596-1118

08/05/2025

Today is National Night out free food activities at Detroit Precincts…see details for each precinct below

05/30/2025

Child victim of gun violence - A Wonderful Life for India Williams Yesterday DPD provided a police es**rt to India's Senior Prom. India was 9 years old when she became a gunshot victim and the result was paralysis of her legs.
In 2015 there were 1035 Nonfatal shootings and 245 Homicides I 2024, Detroit had 203 homicides and 606 nonfatal shootings. We can do better still. With the combined focus on Multi level partnerships through Community groups, Community Violence Interruptors and our work with youth and families, we strive to find peaceful resolution and resiliency among those living and visiting our beautiful city.

“We’re always here, we never forget anybody," Detroit Police Chief Todd Bettison said.

India Williams, who was paralyzed by a stray bullet as a child, was sent off to her prom Thursday with support from the Detroit Police Department, who has been by her side for over a decade.

04/29/2025

This week, we observe National Youth Violence Prevention Week and express our gratitude to Comerica Bank for their donation, which supported the Brotherhood Sisterhood Summit at Say Detroit. Our organization collaborates with trained DPD mentors in seven schools, offering events, substantive discussions, and resources for young people in Detroit. We valued the contributions of keynote speakers Sati Smith, CEO of Diversified Member Credit Union, and Michael Cheatham, Comerica Bank's VP of External Affairs and Chief Todd Bettison.