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100 Day Challenge for Newburg & Parkhill!
For 100 days, OSHN is holding an event in the Newburg and Parkhill communities for residents to become directly engaged in events to help reduce violence in that time span.
Such citizen engagement plays a vital role in crime prevention and fosters trust within communities. You don’t have to be an area resident to participate! You just need to care.
Follow the links below for a calendar of events in each neighborhood!
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Empowering Youth with Every Resource
It is important for youth to have resources because they are in a crucial stage of development and need support to navigate challenges and obstacles they may face. Having resources such as educational opportunities, health services, mental health support, and access to mentors can help young people build the necessary skills and resilience to succeed in their personal and professional lives. Additionally, having resources can provide a sense of stability and security, which is important for overall well-being and mental health. By investing in youth and providing them with resources, we can empower them to reach their full potential and contribute positively to society.
If you are a youth service provider that would like to apply to the YES! Direct, you can APPLY HERE. Applicants must be a registered 501c3 organization that administers background checks to all staff and volunteers.
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Calling All Youth!
All Louisville youth should consider applying for the Louisville Metro Youth Cabinet
This is a great way to make a positive impact and gain valuable experience. The cabinet is a platform for area youth to get involved in decision-making processes and community development.
Among the benefits:
Gain leadership development skills. / Actively contribute to their communities and address local issues. / Connect with peers, mentors, and professionals, and build valuable relationships. / Be a voice in policy discussions and advocate for important youth causes.
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The phrase “born with a silver spoon in their mouth,” typically refers to someone born into privilege and wealth.
Brandie Coleman’s spoon wasn’t about privilege or wealth. But it was laced in political awareness, activism, and public service.
She is OSHN’s manager for administrative and human resources services. And she pridefully says she was born into a family environment entrenched in political awareness and public service. Her grandmother was Luella Rucker, who she says was a pioneering local activist for racial equality in the 1960s. So, Brandie says she gained a deep understanding of political dynamics from an early age.
Witnessing her family in action, she says they continue to instill values for community involvement and a strong sense of duty to impact society and in their family. She grew up in the Bingham neighborhood in South Louisville. “Where I grew up, the whole block was my ‘village’,” she said. “I had a great childhood because there was not just a sense of security, there was in fact security. And it was a level of expectation from me.”
As a single parent, “I raised two sons to know they had a level of expectations to meet. And let them know I am not afraid of them. I think parents have to take a lot of accountabilities,” in raising their children. “I wasn’t going to raise them in a way that they believe it was fine to make my life or someone else’s life miserable. I think that can make a difference. I think a lot of kids are looking for something that they don’t get at home,” she said.
A graduate of Butler High School, she earned a bachelor’s degree in business management from American National University and a master’s degree in criminal justice from Southern New Hampshire University. Her early plan - before the birth of two sons - was to earn a law degree. “I’ve realized that nothing will change unless there are more people creating change so that the law is equitable.”
“I came to OSHN wanting to do something with a purpose. Every division at OSHN addresses long-term affects in the Black communities. That’s how I know I’m in the right place.”
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OSHN Reports to the Community:
Smoketown & Shelby Park Neighborhoods
If you want to know what the city is doing to curve and treat violence in the Smoketown and Shelby Park neighborhoods, please register for this FREE event. Throughout the summer, OSHN has held presentations in Louisville neighborhoods most impacted by gun violence. These one-hour presentations cover efforts in direct trauma resources, intervention and prevention, violence interruptions, youth-focused engagement and community mobilization and training. Lite refreshments will be provided. Space is limited, so please reserve your seat.
WHEN: Thursday, August 29, 2024 from 6-8pm
WHERE: 600 E. Oak Street, Louisville, KY 40203
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Be The One To Make A Difference |
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Local Anti-Violence Coalitions meet monthly in the Russell, Shawnee, Smoketown, Newburg, Parkhill, Portland, Taylor-Berry, Algonquin, and St. Dennis neighborhoods.
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News Related to Violence Reduction |
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What to Know About the Surgeon General’s Health Advisory on Gun Violence
U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy issued a health advisory on Tuesday declaring gun violence a public health crisis as a wave of mass shootings throughout the U.S. escalates concerns over the fast-growing death and injury tolls attributable to guns.
“Firearm violence is an urgent public health crisis that has led to loss of life, unimaginable pain, and profound grief for far too many Americans,” Murthy said in a statement. “We don’t have to continue down this path, and we don’t have to subject our children to the ongoing horror of firearm violence in America. All Americans deserve to live their lives free from firearm violence, as well as from the fear and devastation that it brings. It will take the collective commitment of our nation to turn the tide on firearm violence.”
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On average, at least one gun is stolen from a car every nine minutes in the United States.
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The rate of gun thefts from cars is triple what it was a decade ago. This includes both consistent increases nearly every year over the decade and a marked spike during the pandemic.
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A decade ago, roughly a quarter of gun thefts were from cars; in 2022, over half were.
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Cars parked at residences (in driveways, outside homes, etc.) are the most common source of stolen guns, demonstrating the importance of securely storing guns at all times and locations.
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Cities in states with the weakest gun safety laws see nearly 18 times the rate of gun thefts from cars as those in states with the strongest gun laws.
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Memphis, Tennessee—the city with the highest rate of guns stolen from cars—had over 3,000 gun thefts from vehicles in 2022. A range of cities in Massachusetts, New York, New Jersey, and Rhode Island, reported zero gun thefts from cars.
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Where Gun Violence is Happening in Our City |
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OSHN Career Opportunities |
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OSHN Assistant Director - Community Violence Intervention (CVI)
The Assistant Director, Community Violence Intervention (CVI) will collaborate closely with the Director to oversee the comprehensive operations of the department. This leadership role entails the execution of strategies for effective program operations of the Pivot to Peace division and its CVI component. By leading a team of managers, supervisors, and front-line staff, the Assistant Director, CVI ensures the effective coordination and achievement of program goals, embodying our commitment to reducing violence and promoting peace within urban communities.
Love Your Block AmeriCorps VISTA Member - Alley Markets
Louisville Metro Government was recently approached by a resident in Louisville’s Shawnee neighborhood with an innovative approach to activating vacant lots and blighted alleyways. The creative intervention, referred to as Alley Markets, will transform underused, and often avoided, alleys in one of Louisville’s most distressed neighborhoods into weekend markets. The project will leverage concerned citizens and key departments to transform and sustain blighted spaces into entrepreneur hubs. Love Your Block is a grant program that brings city leaders and residents together to build stronger neighborhoods, one block at a time.
OSHN is seeking a motivated and passionate individual to serve as the Love Your Block AmeriCorps VISTA member. This position is part of the AmeriCorps VISTA program, which aims to alleviate poverty by empowering communities through capacity-building initiatives. The VISTA member will focus on volunteer recruitment and management and play a crucial role in supporting the Love Your Block grant program by recruiting, training, and managing volunteers to actively participate in neighborhood revitalization efforts.
OSHN Project Specialist - The Reimagine Network
OSHN is looking for a community trailblazer to serve as a Project Specialist - someone who can develop and organize community work plans, manage special community projects, and help neighborhoods strategize for violence prevention. The purpose of this position is to implement evidence-based strategies for violence prevention in priority service areas. The Project Specialist will work directly with community stakeholders to develop community-based violence prevention strategies utilizing a community health development model.
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The Office for Safe and Healthy Neighborhoods is always looking for community spaces to host our events.
If you know of a community space please email The Reimagine Network.
reimagine@louisvilleky.gov
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OSHN’s mission is to reduce the risk of violence in all of Louisville’s communities. If you have an event or festival that we can table and share what the city is doing to holistically reduce violence and how it affects you and our community - We Want to Come! Please fill out our tabling request form or go to the website at Office for Safe & Healthy Neighborhoods | LouisvilleKY.gov We’ll look forwarding to meeting you!
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There is great work happening here in the Office for Safe and Healthy Neighborhoods, and most importantly, in our community. It is our goal to keep you engaged and co-leading our important work. Our vision for Louisville is a city of safe neighborhoods where everyone is supported, free of violence, and prepared for lifelong success. We can only achieve this together, so stay connected with our monthly newsletters, social media, and visit our website for more information and additional calls to action. |
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View any past OSHN Newsletter!
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We would love your feedback. If you have questions or concerns regarding our newsletter, or have a related event that you would like to communicate with our networks, contact the Reimagine Network.
Take care of each other,
The Reimagine Network
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Office for Safe and Healthy Neighborhoods
908 W Broadway, 5th Floor, Louisville, KY 40203 | Phone: 502-574-6949
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