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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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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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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