3rd Annual Anti-Gun Violence Summit

Welcome to the 3rd Annual Anti-Gun Violence Summit! Free and open to the public!

Date: June 1, 2024; 9:00a - 4:00p

Location: Urban League's Holloman Center for Social Justice at Avondale Town Center - 3539 Reading Road, Cincinnati, OH 45229

Description: Join us for a day of engaging discussions, panels, and networking opportunities focused on preventing gun violence in our community. Meet with people across the city who are working in their communities to create alternatives to violence and help people rebuild lives after tragedy. Talk to elected officials about Cincinnati's efforts and what else needs to be done. Hear from DeVonne Boggan whose Advance Peace approach has worked in dozens of cities to reform shooters and dramatically reduce shootings. Share your ideas, and collaborate on solutions to make Cincinnati a safer place for all. Let's work together to create a positive impact and promote peace in our city. Don't miss this important event!

Is your group working for peace in Cincinnati? Contact Naquia at 614-946-7838 to request table space during our reception and breaks.

9 - 9:45 - BREAKFAST; Visit Resource Tables & sign up to volunteer.

9:45 - 10:15 - Opening Remarks

10:15 - 11:15 - Panel 1: Personal Stories of Loss & Survival

11:15 - Spoken Word Poetry

11:30 - 12:30 Panel 2: Youth Speak Up & Speak Out!

12:30 - Lunch (program will resume during lunch)

12:45 - 1 p.m. - Remarks by Mayor Aftab Pureval

1-1:30 - Keynote Speaker: DeVone Boggan, Founder of "Advance Peace"

1:30 - 2:15 - Panel 3: Doing the Anti-Gun Violence Work I (Law enforcement, electeds)

2:15 - 3:00 - Panel 4: Doing the Anti-Gun Violence Work II (Faith leaders, community groups)

3:00 - 4:00 - Discussion on Next Steps; Visit Resource Tables & Sign Up to Volunteer