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Celebrating 30 Years
2024 marks 30 years of The Louis D. Brown Peace Institute! Stay up to date on all the events we have planned to commemorate this milestone.
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The Campaign for Peace
Join us on a transformative journey: the $25 million Campaign for Peace, to build a new Center of Healing, Teaching and Learning for families and communities impacted by murder, trauma, grief and loss.
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About
Louis D. Brown was a 15-year-old peacemaker in the fall of 1993, killed in the crossfire of a gang shootout. Our organization was founded to continue his legacy of peacemaking.
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Services
To prevent cycles of retaliatory violence, we offer services that are consistent and compassionate for families of murdered loved ones and families of incarcerated loved ones.
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Advocacy
We advocate for policies that promote dignity and compassion for all families impacted by murder.
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Training
We provide training that instills the value of peace and equips providers, educators, faith leaders, criminal justice/ public health professionals and institutional stakeholders to respond equitably and effectively to families dealing with murder, trauma, grief and loss.
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News and Events
Learn more about our organization, inquire to speak with our team and view our press releases and updates.
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About:
Louis D. Brown was a 15-year-old sophomore in the fall of 1993. Louis looked forward to college, and was planning to pursue a PhD. He was an avid reader and interested in engineering. Louis often mentioned to his family and friends about his long-term goal of becoming the first, black President of the United States and his commitment to making his community a more peaceful and just place.
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Services:
Services that are consistent and compassionate for families of murdered loved ones and families of incarcerated loved ones to prevent cycles of retaliatory violence.
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Advocacy
Advocacy for policy that promotes dignity and compassion for all families impacted by murder.
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Training:
Training that instills the value of peace and equips providers, educators, faith leaders, criminal justice/ public health professionals and institutional stakeholders to respond equitably and effectively to families dealing with murder, trauma, grief and loss.
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News and Events:
Learn more about the Peace Institute, including opportunities to speak with members of our team and view our monthly newsletter.
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mission

To serve as a center of healing, teaching, and learning for families and communities impacted by murder, trauma, grief, and loss.

vision

To create and sustain an environment where all families can live in peace and all people are valued.

Belief

All families impacted by murder deserve to be treated with dignity and compassion, regardless of the circumstances.

principles of Peace

LOVE
UNITY
FAITH
HOPE
COURAGE
JUSTICE
FORGIVENESS