Uniting to Prevent Political Violence in South-Central Pennsylvania
A non-partisan community action program (July 2024-February 2025) that brought Adams and Franklin County residents together across political, racial, religious, age, and other differences to reduce the risks of election-related violence.
Program Overview
Uniting to Prevent Political Violence in South-Central Pennsylvania (UPPV) was a non-partisan community action program that brought Adams and Franklin County residents together to develop and implement initiatives to prevent political violence in their communities.
Program Goals
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Built on relationships developed during Uniting to Prevent Targeted Violence in South-Central Pennsylvania and forged new relationships among a diverse group of community members and stakeholders.
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Strengthened community cohesion and resilience in Adams and Franklin Counties.
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Designed and implemented initiatives to reduce risks of political violence during the 2024 election season.
