About GAVPP
For over two decades, the Georgia Violence Prevention Partnership has united communities, organizations, and leaders across the state in the shared mission of ending violence.
Our Mission
The Georgia Violence Prevention Partnership exists to reduce and prevent violence across Georgia by building the capacity of communities, strengthening systems, and advancing evidence-based strategies that promote safety, healing, and justice for all Georgians.
Our Vision
A Georgia where every person lives free from violence — in their homes, schools, and communities.
Prevention First
We believe violence is preventable. Every program we run is grounded in evidence-based prevention strategies.
Community-Led
Solutions must come from within communities. We amplify local voices and build local capacity.
Equity & Justice
We address the root causes of violence, including systemic inequities that put communities at greater risk.
Trauma-Informed
We approach every interaction with an understanding of how trauma shapes lives and healing.
Collaboration
No single organization can end violence alone. We build bridges across sectors and disciplines.
Accountability
We hold ourselves to the highest standards of transparency, data integrity, and program effectiveness.
Our History
Founded in 2006 by Dr. James P. Griffin, Professor at Morehouse School of Medicine, the Georgia Violence Prevention Partnership began with Metropolitan Atlanta Violence Prevention Partnership as its first chapter. What started as a visionary effort to treat violence as a preventable public health crisis has grown into a statewide movement united under ONE Vision · ONE Voice · ONE Victory.
Founded by Dr. James P. Griffin, Professor at Morehouse School of Medicine, as the Georgia Violence Prevention Partnership — with Metropolitan Atlanta Violence Prevention Partnership as the first chapter
GAVPP Violence Prevention Manifesto developed — a 3-Pillar, 12-Strategy Roadmap for Metro Atlanta, uniting community-driven, faith-supported, policy-informed, and data-informed strategies
City of Atlanta passes Resolution to fund Violence Prevention in Atlanta — a landmark commitment to community safety and prevention
Our Partners
We work alongside 50+ organizations across Georgia — from state agencies to grassroots nonprofits.
Upcoming Events
Unity in the CommUNITY
Metro Atlanta — United in Peace
Stay tuned for more information. This landmark gathering will unite community leaders, partners, and advocates across Metro Atlanta in our shared commitment to peace and violence prevention.
More details coming soonJoin the Movement
Whether you volunteer, donate, or partner with us — your involvement helps end violence across Georgia.