Office of Violence Prevention

Office of Violence Prevention A city of safe neighborhoods, where everyone is secure, supported and free of violence

The Office of Violence Prevention works to increase positive outcomes for Louisville residents by advocating, influencing, researching and aligning resources in the areas of 1) Community Building, 2) Education, 3) Employment/Economic Development, 4) Health and Social Wellness, & 5) Juvenile and Criminal Justice.

Save the date, Louisville.Our annual Violence Reduction Summit is coming Friday, November 6, and registration is open no...
10/01/2026

Save the date, Louisville.

Our annual Violence Reduction Summit is coming Friday, November 6, and registration is open now.

📅 Friday, November 6
🕘 9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
📍 Goodwill West Louisville Opportunity Center, 2820 W. Broadway

This full-day event brings together residents, community and policy leaders, clinical care, research and data specialists, and business leaders to strengthen the work of ending violence in our city.

It's free. Breakfast and lunch are provided, and we're asking everyone to register so we have an accurate head count.

🔗 Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/louisvilles-2026-violence-reduction-summit-tickets-2000300733340?aff=oddtdtcreator

When gun violence impacts a neighborhood, the effects can ripple throughout the entire community.OVP's Community Sanctua...
09/29/2026

When gun violence impacts a neighborhood, the effects can ripple throughout the entire community.

OVP's Community Sanctuary Project (CSP) provides a safe, confidential space for residents to connect with mental health professionals, emotional and spiritual support, and community resources following a critical incident.

CSP is here to help communities connect, find support and begin healing together.

Learn more:
Nathan Horton, CSP Faith Liaison
[email protected] | 502-712-7264

Our team is hard at work on the streets of Louisville and in the halls of Frankfort! Our own Emily Adkins was asked to b...
09/29/2026

Our team is hard at work on the streets of Louisville and in the halls of Frankfort!

Our own Emily Adkins was asked to be a panelist at the District Judge Judicial Conference. She presented her YASI (Youth Assessment Screening Instrument) project that helps youth early in the juvenile justice process get to the right services faster. That makes them more likely to stay out of trouble and get the assistance they need.

What a great day of faith, fellowship and community at Gospel Harvest!Thank you to everyone who joined High Calling Chur...
09/28/2026

What a great day of faith, fellowship and community at Gospel Harvest!

Thank you to everyone who joined High Calling Church of God in Christ for another A Time for Peace event at Central Park Amphitheater.

From food and games to music and time spent connecting with neighbors, the afternoon was all about bringing people together and strengthening our community.

Thank you to our community partners and everyone who came out and spent the day with us.

It's almost time for the City View Apartments Community Block Party!📅Mark your calendars for September 29 from 4-7 pm.We...
09/25/2026

It's almost time for the City View Apartments Community Block Party!

📅Mark your calendars for September 29 from 4-7 pm.

We want everyone to come out to have a fun day and take a stand against violence!

Free food, bouncy house, and so much more. We'll see you at the 1009 W Chestnut Street!

Meet the Team: Cate SchanieTurning data into meaningful action is at the heart of Cate Schanie’s work.As a Senior Policy...
09/24/2026

Meet the Team: Cate Schanie

Turning data into meaningful action is at the heart of Cate Schanie’s work.

As a Senior Policy Analyst on the Data, Innovation and Special Projects team at Louisville Metro’s Office of Violence Prevention, Cate uses data, spatial analytics and innovative technologies to help strengthen violence prevention efforts across Louisville.

Cate earned her Master of Public Health from the University of Louisville with a concentration in Epidemiology. Her work is rooted in environmental justice and primary prevention, with a passion for translating complex data into actionable public health solutions. She’s also increasingly interested in the intersection of trauma and neuropsychiatry.

Outside of work, Cate is an avid animal enthusiast and proud cat mom to George. She loves learning obscure animal facts and is always up for a conversation about wildlife, science or the latest interesting fact you’ve discovered.

Thank you, Cate, for bringing data, curiosity and innovation to the work of building a safer Louisville.

We’ll see you this Saturday at Gospel Harvest!Join High Calling Church of God in Christ for another A Time for Peace eve...
09/23/2026

We’ll see you this Saturday at Gospel Harvest!

Join High Calling Church of God in Christ for another A Time for Peace event filled with faith, fellowship and community. Enjoy free food, games and music for the whole family.

📅 Saturday, Sept. 26
🕛 Noon–4 p.m.
📍 Central Park Amphitheater
1340 S. 4th Street

Bring your family and friends and spend the afternoon connecting with your community!

What a great day of community connection across Louisville!Thank you to everyone who joined us Saturday for two A Time f...
09/22/2026

What a great day of community connection across Louisville!

Thank you to everyone who joined us Saturday for two A Time for Peace events: Project Restoring Our Community (ROC)’s Community Day 2026 Festival and “Homecoming” Algonquin-Parkhill Community Day at First Gethsemane Church.

From free food, family activities and live performances to health information, community resources and opportunities to connect with neighbors, both events brought people together to strengthen relationships and support safer, stronger communities.

Thank you to our community partners and everyone who came out and spent part of their Saturday with us. 💙

Address

908 W. Broadway
Louisville, KY
40203

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

Telephone

+15025741903

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