National Pull Up 4 Peace Conference for Violence Prevention

Every day, violence prevention leaders, frontline workers, policymakers, and community organizations fight to save lives, heal trauma, and create safer cities. But now, more than ever, this movement is at risk. With funding cuts threatening critical programs and burn- out at an all-time high, we must come together—not just to strategize, but to heal, restore, and celebrate our impact. The Pull Up 4 Peace Conference is more than a gathering—it’s a national call to heal the frontline and S.A.V.E. our cities:

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Hosted by the Institute of Research for Social Justice in Action (IRSJA) in partnership with the City of Atlantic City and O.N.E., this three-day, solutions-driven conference will:  

• Showcase groundbreaking violence prevention models from local and national leaders  

• Galvanize policymakers and grassroots organizations to push for sustainable funding  

• Empower and restore frontline workers through healing-centered workshops, self-care, and celebration