For stopping the violence, SCLC offers the following programs:

• SafeHouse

• Teen Relationship Abuse Project (TRAP)

• S.A.F.E. (Stop Abusive Family Environments)

Please click HERE for information about SCLC's Stop-The-Violence programs.

SCLC’s Stop-The-Violence Movement (STVM) was adopted at the 1992 National SCLC Convention that was held in Dayton, Ohio. SCLC – Dayton Chapter realized the need to implement local programs to combat violence – which led to a partnership formed with the City of Dayton and other local social service agencies. The community needs assessment lead to further program development in the areas of: Domestic Violence/Child Abuse, Neighborhood Violence/Youth Violence, Gun-Buy-Backs, and Health Care-HIV Prevention

Under the STVM Programs such as the Gun Buy Backs were created when national and local crime statistics showed significant increases in young black men as victims and suspects in homicides more than any other demographic group.
In an effort to curb inner-city violence program effective in the reduction of the availability of guns by offering of an incentive such as cash to "buy back" guns from citizens. Annual gun buy backs and toy gun backs have collected firearms: over 6,000 guns since the program’s inception;

STVM begin to target violence within the African American Community and the focus shifted towards women and children. The Safehouse Domestic Violence Transitional Housing Program was created as a Safehaven for African American Women and other Minorities plagued with domestic violence. Outreach programming includes targeting Youth Violence, Adults/Youth Relationship Violence and School Violence.

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