Silence is Violence

Stopping the
Violence now!

The mission of SilenceIsViolence is to work toward a safe and equitable New Orleans. We provide direct victim services, creative youth engagement, and public advocacy, working with clients and partners from every sector to achieve safe, just, and thriving communities

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Sip & Socialize

June 6, 5:30-7:30

Support SilenceIsViolence's peace efforts when you enjoy the Peace Lily cocktail at Ralph's on the Park, throughout the month of June! Join the SIV Board and staff for a kick-off happy hour on June 6. Partake in light hors-d'oeuvres while you learn about current programs and upcoming plans.
FEATURED PROGRAM: PEACE CLINICS

Peace Clinics are access points for more intensive post-trauma services for students and families who need them. Support Peace Clinics through our GoFundMe campaign today so we can reach our 2019 goal of 250 new students!
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Practical Guide for Victims of Violence.

Announcing the 2019 edition of A Practical Guide for Victims of Violence. For the first time, you can access this unique resource online. To request a hard copy of this booklet, please email SpeakUp@silenceisviolence.org.
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Suit Against D.A. Who Used Fake Subpoenas To Put Victims In Jail Kicks Off Civil Rights Battle: Learn More

SIV Programs

Victim Allies Project (VAP):
Respect and compassion for victims makes our communities more civil, stronger, and safer for everyone. This project offers emotional, logistical, and material support to victims of violence and families of homicide victims.
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Peace Clinics:
Every young person deserves to pursue a personal path to success. SilenceIsViolence Peace Clinics nurture high-risk New Orleans youth through arts-based workshops that focus on creative approaches to peace and anti-violence.
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Community Engagement:
SilenceIsViolence mobilizes anti-violence community engagement through public activities including peace walks, candlelight vigils, youth outreach fairs, and victim memorials through-out the New Orleans Community.
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Funders / partners
- Department of Justice/Victims of Crime Act (VOCA)
- Institute of Mental Hygiene
- GPOA Foundation
- Keller Family Foundation
- Almar Foundation
- Louisiana Public Health Institute
- Baptist Community Ministries
- Clayton-Royer Family Fund
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News / Events
- Suit Against D.A. Who Used Fake Subpoenas To Put Victims In Jail Kicks Off Civil Rights Battle
  https://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/prosecutorial-misconduct-fake-subpoenas_us_59e4f2e5e4b03a7be58281c4 WASHINGTON ― Renata Singleton is a[...]
- National Crime Victims Rights Week April 2-8, 2017
  National Crime Victim Rights Week! It’s[...]
- Looking back, and forward
  This past Wednesday, we remembered every[...]
- January 11, 2007 - January 11, 2017: Plans
  We are preparing for SilenceIsViolence's 10th[...]
- Remembering Helen Hill
  Helen Hill was a free spirit,[...]
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