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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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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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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We advocate for policies that promote dignity and compassion for all families impacted by murder.
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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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mission
To serve as a center of healing, teaching, and learning for families and communities impacted by murder, trauma, grief, and loss.
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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.
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principles of Peace
LOVE
UNITY
FAITH
HOPE
COURAGE
JUSTICE
FORGIVENESS
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