The 21st Century Violence Prevention Movement!
Metropolitan Atlanta Violence Prevention Partnership
ALL ABOUT MAVPP
THE VISION
An Atlanta that THRIVES without Violence!
THE MISSION
To support and advocate for evidence-based and innovative violence prevention strategies and initiatives.
A UNIQUE HISTORY
The Metropolitan Atlanta Violence Prevention Partnership (MAVPP) was founded in 2006 by Dr. James Parker Griffin, Jr., a professor at the Morehouse School of Medicine Prevention Research Center. It was established as a scientifically credible response to acts of violence, such as the beating death of Bobby Tilman in Douglas County and the kidnapping and rape of two twelve-year-old girls in the Pittsburgh Community. For the first time in Atlanta's history, representatives from community and faith-based organizations, education, media, and leading government officials joined together to address the prevention of violence, which they recognized as a common concern.
THE HERITAGE PARTNERS
Founding partners provided support in Metro Atlanta through advocacy for science-based and innovative approaches, innovative science-based consulting, strategic planning, training, and technical assistance services to support a violent-free Metropolitan Atlanta.
MAVPP, LLC
MAVPP, LLC partners are leaders in violence prevention & intervention services with a focus on policy, research, program development and implementation, community mobilization, and program evaluation.
MAVPP IS UNIQUELY QUALIFIED
MAVPP and its partners have a firm dedication to providing the best possible support for violence prevention and intervention in Metropolitan Atlanta. We are committed to making Metropolitan Atlanta area a safer place for everyone. Our team is dedicated and motivated. Most importantly, our innovative strategies will make us a valuable partner in our communities. We work closely with local organizations to identify and address critical areas for violence prevention programs. Our team strives to strengthen ties and foster collaboration to create safer communities.
VALUE STATEMENTS
Commitment
Our mission-related outcomes deliver positive impacts to communities' success.
Integrity
Integrity and ethics are paramount to our organization.
Accountability
In carrying out our mission, we are accountable for its outcomes.
Respect
We value our customers and strive to meet or exceed expectations.
Quality
We are uniquely focused on providing unsurpassed services that support our mission.
Diversity
We respect and champion diversity and inclusion, creating strong thriving communities.
Equity
We believe in the dignity and humanity of all people, promoting equitable access and opportunity to all services.
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THE PARTNERS
The founding partners of the revamped MAVPP are highly qualified with a history of successful service delivery and research in violence prevention.
~Dr. James P. Griffin, Jr. PhD, LPC
~Stella Clarke-DuBose, M.A.
~Gwendolyn Poles Sands, M.Ed.