Office of Violence Prevention
The statewide Office of Violence Prevention supports a public health approach to the reduction of violence and firearm misuse in North Carolina.
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Established within the Department of Public Safety by Governor Roy Cooper in 2023 and working in partnership with the N. C. Dept. of Health and Human Services and the 25-member Community Violence Advisory Board, the office serves as a centralized resource for organizations working to reduce gun violence and address its impact on our communities.
Contact
Siarra Scott
Acting Director
ovp@ncdps.gov