Michigan Youth Violence Prevention Center

Michigan Youth Violence Prevention Center Empowering communities to create change in their communities and improve their physical and social environments

The Michigan Youth Violence Prevention Center, is funded by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The Centers are funded to research youth violence prevention approaches, collect and analyze surveillance data, and foster relationships with local community partners to help develop, implement, and evaluate promising prevention efforts. We are based at the University of Michigan School of Public Health.

05/11/2026

A family shaken. A community grieving. This isn’t just news, it’s real life.
This is the impact of gun violence.
Resources like can help support youth, families, and communities through healing.
🔗Link in bio to connect with support.
Follow along with Our Stories, Our Strength campaign to know you’re not alone 🧡

05/06/2026

Waiting. Not knowing. Worst-case scenarios on repeat.
Gun violence doesn’t just harm bodies, it impacts mental health too.
This is the side of gun violence we don’t talk about enough, and Our Stories, Our Strength is here to change that.
Thank you to the young person who trusted us with their story🧡
🔗Link in bio to share your story and follow to support this campaign.
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05/06/2026

When grief becomes normal…pause.
Getting comfortable with trauma should not feel routine.
Appreciate the youth who spoke up and shared their story with us🧡
Listen to this story, then share yours. Link in bio.

Support is closer than you(th) think. We’ve put together a resource guide with DC, Michigan, and national resources you ...
05/05/2026

Support is closer than you(th) think. 
We’ve put together a resource guide with DC, Michigan, and national resources you can access anytime. If you need help but don’t know where to start, this is for you.
🔗Link in bio- check it out or share with someone who might need it.

05/04/2026

New podcast drop 🚨
The OSOS Sessions 🎙️ Episode 1 is out now. From the root causes of violence to how it affects us, we’re uncovering the true reasons the trigger is pulled. We’re talking trauma, grief, safe spaces, and what’s needed for change.
Stream now on YouTube & Spotify 🔗 Link in bio.

05/03/2026

Youth voices + one focus: prevention.
The OSOS Sessions 🎙️Episode 1 drops TOMORROW.

05/02/2026

What does it really feel like to grow up around gun violence? And what happens when youth finally get the space to tell their stories?
The OSOS Sessions: Triggering Change Podcast drops May 4. Tap in.

Youth across the country are dealing with more than people see. This National Youth Violence Prevention Week and Week 1 ...
05/01/2026

Youth across the country are dealing with more than people see. 
This National Youth Violence Prevention Week and Week 1 of Our Stories, Our Strength campaign, we’re creating space to share stories safely ✨

Youth are speaking, are you listening?
 🔗Link in bio to share your story 

We’re live ⭐Our Stories, Our Strength is here. These are the topics we're diving into this month, and we want to hear fr...
04/29/2026

We’re live ⭐
Our Stories, Our Strength is here. 
These are the topics we're diving into this month, and we want to hear from you. 
Follow along with and for updates!

It’s finally here! Our Stories, Our Strength drops TODAY at 5:00 PM 📣Join us on to see what it looks like when youth ta...
04/28/2026

It’s finally here! Our Stories, Our Strength drops TODAY at 5:00 PM 📣
Join us on to see what it looks like when youth take the mic 🎤🧡

Two cities. One mission. A shared vision.When young people lead, real change follows.In our newest blog, see how youth l...
04/22/2026

Two cities. One mission. A shared vision.
When young people lead, real change follows.

In our newest blog, see how youth leaders in D.C.() and Muskegon () shaped Our Stories, Our Strength into a campaign rooted in youth voice and empowerment.

🌟Join us for the launch on April 28.
🌟Link In Bio to read our blog and follow and to be part of the movement. 

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1415 Washington Heights
Ann Arbor, MI
48109

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(734) 647-0219

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