Virginia Commonwealth University

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Virginia Commonwealth University is one of eight universities nationwide that has earned designation as a National Academic Center of Excellence on Youth Violence Prevention from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

The centers serve as models for the prevention of youth violence and foster an environment that encourages collaborations among health scientists, social scientists, and the community with the common goal of reducing violence among youth.

VCU's designation as a Center of Excellence on Youth Violence Prevention is a significant honor that speaks to the expertise, initiative, and dedication of our faculty and staff who are committed to addressing youth violence prevention.